Princess Tam Tam (1935)

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Princesse Tam-Tam is a must-see for fans of legendary African-American entertainer Josephine Baker. Shunned by lily-white Hollywood, Baker made a name for herself in France as a cabaret entertainer, frequently comporting in the nude--all the while letting the audience know she didn't take herself, or anything else, too seriously. Princesse Tam-Tam is a satirical spin on the "Pygamalion" concept: An uninhibited African girl (Baker) poses as a serene Indian princess, through the auspices of author Albert Prejean. A romance develops between the two (a plot device expressly forbidden by Hollywood's rules against miscegenation on screen), while Prejean's unfaithful wife fumes. Written by Josephine Baker's then-husband Pepito Abatino, the French/Tunisian Princesse Tam-Tam was banned outright in the States; thanks to videotape, it is now more accessible than ever. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: Josephine Baker, Germaine Aussey, (more)

Director(s):: Edmond T. Greville

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Princess Tam Tam

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 77 mins

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Director(s):: Edmond T. Greville

Categories:: Romance

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	Debra H.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

My first Josephine Baker film, and I was pleasantly surprised, I didn't even mind the subtitles. The Bugsy-Berkley-like scene towards the end was wonderful.

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	Autumn B.

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I am a big fan of Josephine Baker and love her music, so I was excited to hear that one of her films was available. However, perhaps my modern sensibilities overtook any pleasure I could have gained from watching this film. The story of Princess Tam Tam was the typical one of an enlightened European trying to help a heathen savage. It made me want to gag.Josephine Baker deserved way better than this.

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