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
Ron Hutchinson | Story |
Ron Hutchinson | Teleplay |
Michael Zagor | Story |
Brian Gibson | Director |
Robert Halmi Sr. | Executive Producer |
Elemér Ragályi | Director of Photography |
Györgyi Vidák | Costume Design |
Robert Halmi Jr. | Executive Producer |
Graham Walker | Editor |
Madeleine Henrié | Associate Producer |