Science Fiction · France · 1927 · 17m

Charleston Parade

Sur un air de Charleston

Charleston Parade poster
Director
Jean Renoir
Cast
Catherine Hessling as Parisian savage Johnny Hudgins as African explorer André Cerf as Angel Pierre Lestringuez as Angel Jean Renoir as Angel Pierre Braunberger as Angel
Crew
Jean Bachelet — Director of Photography Pierre Braunberger — Producer
Synopsis

Shot in three days, this surreal, erotic silent short shows a native white girl teaching a futuristic African airman the Charleston dance.

Mood & Themes
dancesilent filmexplorerblackfacecharleston
Key Collaborators
Jean Renoir Director Jean Bachelet Director of Photography Pierre Braunberger Producer
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