The Josephine Baker Story (1991)

Drama
History
Music

Biography of the African-American who became a major performer in the Paris cabarets of the 1920s and 1930s. The film follows her life beginning as a struggling performer in 1917 St. Louis, her frustrations leading to her move to France, and follows to her death in 1975. Written by John Sacksteder

Cast

Josephine Baker
Count Giuseppe Pepito Abatino
Emcee in Harlem Club / Male Singer
Copa City Manager
Josephine's Father
Josephine's Sister
Female Singer / Dancer
Amateur Female Singer / Dancer
Cruel Woman
Folies Bergeres Producer
French Cab Driver
Jo Bouillon
Soldier from St. Louis
Casablanca Doctor
New York Hotel Manager
Bobino Theatre Manager
American Reporter in Press Conference
American Reporter in Press Conference
American Reporter in Press Conference
American Woman at Party
Dance Teacher
Sidney Williams
Pepito's Doctor
New York Critic
Reporter at Stork Club
Reporter at Stork Club
Bell Boy
Stork Club Waiter
Casablanca Nurse
Lover in New York
Court Official
Walter Winchell
Sidney Bechet
Josephine's Mother
Josephine - Age 8
Josephine - Age 13
Paul Colin

Crew

Executive Producer
Associate Producer
Associate Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Local Casting
Production Design
Costume Design
Costume Design