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Zou Zou is one of a handful of French musical films made by the flamboyant African-American entertainer Josephine Baker. The star plays a Creole laundress who becomes an overnight stage success when she subs for a tempestuous diva. She goes on to experience the requisite professional highs and personal lows, and to briefly enjoy the attentions of French matinée idol Jean (Jean Gabin). La Baker's costumes reveal virtually everything but what she's eaten for breakfast, and her dancing is just a step away from obscenely erotic. In short, the film represents Josephine Baker at her outrageous best, making this film a must for fans and casual admirers alike. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: Josephine Baker, Yvette Lebon, (more)

Director(s):: Marc Allégret

Format(s):: DVD
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	Sedatrrius B.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

yes i loved this movie

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	Jennifer H.

0 out of 0 people found this review helpful

The movie is great. Josephine is great. Excellent actress and a good introduction to her work. The documentary on the disc is also very helpful in understanding her place in film history. However, the movie has a sort of sad ending that is quite unsatisfying. So basically, a really lovely film, with a sad ending.

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	Sydney F.

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The movie was so dated in its technology, I found it very hard to keep up with the illegible subtitles as the print used was too light.. I got tired of working so hard as the visuals competed with the reading.

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