Sur un air de Charleston (1927)

France, 1927
17m
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent

A French science fiction film directed by Jean Renoir.

Plot Summary

A white woman teaches an African flier from the future how to dance the Charleston.

Credits

Crew
Directed by: Jean Renoir
Néo-Film
Executive Producers:
Produced by: Pierre Braunberger
Scenario: Pierre Lestringuez
Idea by: André Cerf
Director of Photography: Jean Bachelet

Cast
Catherine Hessling (Parisian savage)
Johnny Hudgins (African explorer)
Pierre Braunberger, André Cerf, Pierre Lestringuez, Jean Renoir (angels)

Alternative Titles

Charleston Parade – English language title

Extracts included in
Jean Renoir Part One: From La Belle Époque to World War II (1993)

References

Books

  • Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.62 – credits