ZOU ZOU - DVD-JOSEPHINE BAKER COLLECTION

Details

• Release Year: 1934
• Genre: Classic, Musical
• Plot: Zou Zou was conceived as a vehicle for Josephine Baker, then among Europe's most popular entertainers. This was her debut talking film and a huge success in France upon its original release (and upon its1989 theatrical re-release by Kino International). It is definitely Baker's show, despite the presence of Jean Gabin, who was himself on the brink of international stardom.; ; In the tradition of 42nd Street and other Warner Bros. backstage musicals of the period, the plot of Zou Zou concerns a star who walks out on her sugardaddy producer for true love, and a talented Cinderella (Baker) who takes her place, saves the show and is hailed as a new sensation opening night.; ; The film places Baker in several lavish production numbers in which she is sumptuously dressed and supported by a large chorus. but it is the poignant rendition of 'Haiti' that remains indelible. Seated on a swing in an oversize birdcage, scantily clad in feathers like some exotic bird of paradise, she sings nostalgically for her Caribbean home and leaves a permanent record on film of her unique style and powerful charisma.
• Cast: Josephine Baker, Jean Gabin, Pierre Larquey, Yvette Lebon, Illa Meery, Marc Allégret
• Director: Marc Allégret
• Runtime: 1:33
• Company: Kino Video
• Media Format: Movie