African American Film Festival: PRINCESS TAM TAM
Schedule
Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States, Florida 33401 | West Palm Beach, FL
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1935, 77 min Not RatedJosephine Baker Watches Herself 7 min (short)
“Princesse Tam Tam,” directed by Edmond Gréville and starring Josephine Baker, is a musical comedy with an exotic twist on the Pygmalion story. It follows Max de Mirecourt, a frustrated French novelist who travels to Tunisia for inspiration, leaving his socialite wife Lucie in Paris. There, he meets Alwina (Baker), a free-spirited shepherdess. Captivated by her, Max decides to make her the subject of his novel, transforming her into a sophisticated lady and introducing her as “Princess Tam Tam” from India to spark jealousy in Lucie. His plan backfires when Alwina becomes a sensation in Parisian society. The film showcases Baker’s comedic and musical talents through captivating dance scenes and two songs: “Dream Ship” and “‘Neath the Tropical Blue Skies.”
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701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States, Florida 33401Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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