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… More 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
- Directed By
- Edmond T. Gréville, Albert Préjean
- Written By
- Pepito Abatino, Yves Mirande
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Nov 2, 1935 Limited
- Studio
- World Pictures Corporation
Critic Reviews
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David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com
When the music's off, the movie's a dud.
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Phil Hall, Film Threat
Josephine Baker at her vivacious peak.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The film had bounce despite the slight story, due to the whimsical Baker's great screen presence.
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