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Siren of the Tropics

Original title: La sirène des tropiques
  • 1927
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
449
YOUR RATING
Josephine Baker in Siren of the Tropics (1927)
FrenchRomantic ComedyComedyDramaRomance

A French Antillean woman follows a man to Paris and becomes the toast of the town.A French Antillean woman follows a man to Paris and becomes the toast of the town.A French Antillean woman follows a man to Paris and becomes the toast of the town.

  • Directors
    • Henri Étiévant
    • Mario Nalpas
  • Writer
    • Maurice Dekobra
  • Stars
    • Georges Melchior
    • Régina Dalthy
    • Pierre Batcheff
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    449
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Henri Étiévant
      • Mario Nalpas
    • Writer
      • Maurice Dekobra
    • Stars
      • Georges Melchior
      • Régina Dalthy
      • Pierre Batcheff
    • 13User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast12

    Georges Melchior
    Georges Melchior
    • Le Marquis Severo
    Régina Dalthy
    Régina Dalthy
    • La Marquise Severo
    Pierre Batcheff
    Pierre Batcheff
    • André Berval
    Queenie Thomas
    Queenie Thomas
    • Denise
    • (as Regina Thomas)
    Wladimir Kwanine
    • Le régisseur Alvarez
    • (as Kwanine)
    Josephine Baker
    Josephine Baker
    • Papitou
    Joe Alex
    • Hangho
    • (uncredited)
    Colette Borelli
    • Enfant
    • (uncredited)
    Janine Borelli
    • Enfant
    • (uncredited)
    Jean Borelli
    • Enfant
    • (uncredited)
    Adolphe Candé
    Adolphe Candé
    • Père de Papitou
    • (uncredited)
    Pierre Hot
    • Capitaine du bateau
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Henri Étiévant
      • Mario Nalpas
    • Writer
      • Maurice Dekobra
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews13

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This was the debut of the 3 Borelli sisters: Jean Borelli, Janine Borelli, and Colette Borelli.
    • Goofs
      After Papitou has the argument with the ticket clerk, she immediately is seen swimming to the ship. [This may be due to missing footage.]
    • Quotes
      • Music Hall Promoter: Just a word with you, Miss. How would you like to perform in a music hall?
      • Papitou: What that, 'moozeecall?
      • Music Hall Promoter: It's a paradise, where you earn a fortune with your legs.
    • Connections
      Featured in Black Shadows on the Silver Screen (1975)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 22, 1928 (Portugal)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fresterskan från tropikerna
    • Filming locations
      • Rue Robert Mallet-Stevens, Paris 16, Paris, France
    • Production company
      • La Centrale Cinématographique
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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