Siren of the tropics
Papitou is a free-spirited, animal-loving native girl who falls in love with Andre, a sophisticated young man who has been sent to the Parisian Antilles as a prospector. She is unaware that he is betrothed to another, or that his work assignment is actually a perilous ruse concocted by his scheming...
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| Summary: | Papitou is a free-spirited, animal-loving native girl who falls in love with Andre, a sophisticated young man who has been sent to the Parisian Antilles as a prospector. She is unaware that he is betrothed to another, or that his work assignment is actually a perilous ruse concocted by his scheming boss. As the truth becomes known, Papitou finds herself pursuing Andre back to Paris. |
| Item Description: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1927. "The supplemental material on this DVD contains scenes of nudity. Viewer discretion is advised" -- From container. Special features: "Josephine Baker: the performer" (2005, 18 min.); "Oh, Papitou": a NY cabaret impresario performs a musical number written for 'Siren of the tropics'; Josephine at the Folies Bergère; "The Charleston" - song and performance; A Folies Bergère stills gallery; the memoirs of Josephine Baker includes rare behind-the-scenes video clip and the 'Memoir illustrations: a stills gallery". |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (87 min.) : sil., color tinted ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD, full screen (1.33:1) presentation. |
| Audience: | MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Production Credits: | Music composer, Donald Sosin. |
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New York :
Kino on Video,
[2005]
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PN1997.D7 S574 2005 |
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| PN1997.D7 S574 2005 | Available Place a Hold |