The Josephine Baker Story
The Josephine Baker Story

The Josephine Baker Story

"Before Madonna. Before Marilyn. There was Josephine."

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

Release Date

March 16, 1991

Status

Released

Original Title

The Josephine Baker Story

Runtime

2h 10min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

HBO Films