A French Antillean woman follows a man to Paris and becomes the toast of the town..


Is Siren of the Tropics worth your time in the 21st century? Short answer: Yes, but primarily as a historical artifact of Josephine Baker’s magnetic screen presence rather than a coherent narrative experience.This film is for historians, fans of the Jazz Age, and those who want to see the birth of a global icon. It is ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Henri Étiévant

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"Is Siren of the Tropics worth your time in the 21st century? Short answer: Yes, but primarily as a historical artifact of Josephine Baker’s magnetic screen presence rather than a coherent narrative experience.This film is for historians, fans of the Jazz Age, and those who want to see the birth of a global icon. It is emphatically not for those seeking a modern, politically correct, or tightly paced thriller.The Direct Verdict1) This film works because: Josephine Baker’s physical comedy and raw ..."
Colette Borelli
Maurice Dekobra
France

1935 · IMDb 6


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