Peter Wald, famed black music-hall dancer, arrives in Madrid from Cuba. When Emma becomes his artistic partner he falls in love with her, but she rejects him.
Is it worth your time? If you have an itch for early Spanish cinema, sure. It is a strange, dated, and sometimes clunky artifact that tells you a lot about how people viewed the world back in 1934. If you get bored by slow-moving dialogue or stagey acting, stay far away. This isn't a fast-paced thriller, it is a mood p...
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Benito Perojo
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"Is it worth your time? If you have an itch for early Spanish cinema, sure. It is a strange, dated, and sometimes clunky artifact that tells you a lot about how people viewed the world back in 1934. If you get bored by slow-moving dialogue or stagey acting, stay far away. This isn't a fast-paced thriller, it is a mood piece that drags its heels. The vibe There is something about the way the camera just sits there, watching Peter Wald move. It feels like you are sitting in the back row of a draft..."
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