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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. 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.
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Cast & Crew
- Josephine Baker - Zouzou
- Roger Blin
- Geo Forster
- Jean Gabin - Jean
- Claire Gerard - Mme. Vallée
- Serge Grave - Jean
- Madeleine Guitty - Josette
- Pierre Larquey - Papa Melé
- Yvette Lebon - Claire
- Illa Meery - Miss Barbara
- Teddy Michaud - Julot
- Palau - Saint-Lévy
- Philippe Richard
- Viviane Romance
- Marcel Vallée - M. Trompe
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Interesting look at the legendary Josephine Baker. I had heard of her for years but had never seen her in a film.