(1925) Josephine Baker dancing the original charleston

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(1925) Josephine Baker dancing the original charleston

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@cittaromap4163 4 жыл бұрын

I had the immense privilege and the honor to have danced with Miss Baker in 1975 @ Bobino. I was the youngest dancer in the cast . The show was called “ Josephine “ It was based on her life story celebrating her 50 years in show business from her humble beginning in St Louis to her triumphant comeback in Monte Carlo ....She used to call me “ her little page “ (Son petit page )cause of my age ! I just turned 18 th on April 1st 1975. luckily for me I have tons of memorable pics from the show as well as unforgettable stories of this short but amazing run. ! She was extremely engaged with all of the dancers .Wanting to know everyone ‘s names .Josephine really truly care about people She was a true legend immensely talented beautiful ,elegant ,generous , humble & kind . She would bring oranges for the entire company saying “ My children you need lots Vit C for strength and energy “ She was so right cause the rehearsals were long and grueling ,,,. Bobino ‘s stage was too small to accommodate a cast of 8 boys 12 girls 3 comedians 1 little girl who played young josephine and 1 gorgeous dancer who perform the famous banana dance ! so they had to transformed the stage by expanding it including putting additional seats in the theater and building brand new dressing rooms to accommodate such a big cast all while we were practicing in the lobby of The theater. ! It was bit chaotic to say the list & quite cold being mid -February But no one seemed to care it was so exciting to be part of this show ! Even though None of the big Paris music ‘halls like Le Casino de Paris ,Le Moulin Rouge or les Folies Bergere wanted to take the risk producing Miss baker mostly for insurance purposes There were already rumors circulating of her failing health but a small theater on Paris left bank called Bobino took a chance ...Josephine liked to rehearsed late at night after we were done .She even enjoyed having her favorite dish Spaghetti bolognese around 1 am at a restaurant right across the theater. I will never forget the 1 st time I saw her performing once the stage was finally ready. That night She was in the audience watching us dancing with huge smile on her face applauding many times throughout being so proud of the cast. After all she was watching part of her whole life story in front of her eyes. ... In fact during the promotion of the show a French journalist asked her. “ How does it feel to see your life story being played and starring in your own life musical ? She replied “ it’s wonderful At least i will see what they think of me when I am still alive !!!! I When we were done the director Andre levasseur said “ josephine c ‘ est a vous “ she jumped on stage and belt a song from the Brazilian number called” Que c‘est bon de vivre” She seemed to be completely possessed by the rhythm of the Afro Cuban sound very reminiscing of “Princess Tam-Tam “ all those years earlier Her moves were so unbelievable. Her body was in perfect shape specially in her Chanel suit !!!! There is No way you would have guessed that this beautiful lady was in her late 60 ‘s. A goddess still !!!! What thrill for me. A true MASTER CLASS ,,,,,,, I have enjoyed the Documentary immensely. We rehearsed the show for about 1 month and half . We actually did more than 4 performances. We started with one week of previews on March 25 with a special Press night on april 2 Nd to glorious reviews ! We had another full week of performances with a big opening gala on April 8 th with stars like Grace Kelly’s Sophia Loren & Alain Delon. We had another performance on the 9 th . She felt into a coma the 10 th and past on the early hours on the 12 th. Josephine paved the way for Diana Ross Madonna Beyoncé and many other artists. A true legend. Unparalleled. ❤️❤️❤️check my video from Bobino as a young man with La Baker Click kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qatggbl9sZbUe4k.html“. 😍. Also my Twitter account it’s #John40219786

@annabellabray6211 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful memories! Thank you Andrea

@cittaromap4163 4 жыл бұрын

Annabella Bray ...Her story is More relevant than ever ... Thank you Annabella !

@JoseEduardoNZ 3 жыл бұрын

wow. Beautiful !!!!!!!

@cittaromap4163 3 жыл бұрын

JosE eDuardo thank you 😊

@b.c.4902 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@tomrogerlilleby2890 3 жыл бұрын

She told in a documentary about her life that she first learned to do these funny faces and crazy dances simply to cheer up her friends and kids in the neighborhood - and to make them laugh. I guess she must have been born an entertainer.

@policeofficercat1486 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jovial735 Жыл бұрын

Now that's simple!

@Mer1e Жыл бұрын

Which documentary ??

@beingdiffrentiscool9393 Жыл бұрын

Those faces are not funny how dumb are you.

@Theaddora Жыл бұрын

Not funny.

@BaroqueVoyage 3 жыл бұрын

Some people commented that Josephine's dancing was too fast and frenetic. But that is because today's standard or film and video is 24 frames/sec. In the 1920's cameras were mostly hand-cranked and the film speed was slower. This was about 18 frames/sec. If such film is played back with modern equipment, the motion will be speeded up and jerky. But technology provides a solution. Click on the "settings" icon at the bottom of the video window, then set playback speed to 0.75. You will then see the video at about the correct speed. The music will sound better, too.

@Be12397 Жыл бұрын

Nowwwww it’s not creepy! Thank you!

@Cardsmaster Жыл бұрын

Thank you I kiss your feet.

@lalas147 Жыл бұрын

thanks, very useful

@melaninmonroe007 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! That really made a sidference

@_wormlet Жыл бұрын

The music absolutely does not sound better

@Jim54_ 4 жыл бұрын

Not only was she a brilliant actress and dancer, but she was also was a highly decorated member of the French Resistance and a Civil Rights figure

@mare32160 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this information. What a great woman! 💙

@bolotik 3 жыл бұрын

Oui ! Une héroïne pour la france ! Elle mérite sa place au Panthéon.

@bradmoyse6162 3 жыл бұрын

She was an amazing woman. Just look at her funeral! She was beloved by the French.They gave her the Legion d’Honneur.

@NatalieHawkinsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Bless her. This world was so lucky to have her. 🤘🏼❤️

@brianhardaway9716 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning those Facts. I had to “Admonish” a few Shallow minded Folks that their comments were ignorant and showed just how little they know about the Struggle for Equality and the affect Someone can have if they just Believe. She was a Revolutionary not just in Paris but in the Country that wouldn’t acknowledge Her as an Equal Human Being, The USA!! So many only know of the Banana Dance, but Ms. Baker did it all. She was attractive, skilled in dance and song, a Strong Believer in LOVE, and although born in a Racist Country, Ms. Baker spread Love, Harmony, and Promise throughout her life. She marched with Brother MLK in DC after the Iconic “ I have a Dream” speech. So again thanks for bringing up the deep rooted essence of Ms.Josephine Baker, and not focusing on the Trivial aspect of the Banana Dance.

@Angbwillinspireu 5 жыл бұрын

It is about COMEDY. Josephine Baker made those faces because the "Charleston" originated in vaudeville comic routines or minstrels, which was Josephine Baker's background. She started out in vaudeville minstrels, so when you see her making those faces, it's based on the Charleston being wild and crazy-simple as that!

@kemaranight2456 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Someone who gets it 🙄 Guess people watching never seen Charlie Chaplin and other vaudeville folks, smh

@karrenejanyll5030 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification.

@CajunRose 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Thank you! People saying that she's being weird or acting strange obviously no nothing about her. She's a woman that should be admired and NEVER forgotten. Of all the women throughout history, other than the Mother of God, she's my hero.

@porflepopnecker4376 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but yes, the faces she's making in this clip do look creepy. Even to someone who "gets" it.

@nancyprovince1646 4 жыл бұрын

She was very beautiful!

@algr665 3 жыл бұрын

Josephine Baker was a woman with talent and an amazing compassionate person who adopted several orphan children and took care of them until she died. A true hero to those children and to the human race!

@kaarenklingel3098 2 жыл бұрын

She adopted at least a dozen children! they were taken care of by a friend of hers after she died as well.

@Poisson4147 Жыл бұрын

In addition she did espionage in France during WWII. She was a perfect example of "hiding in plain sight"; her fame - not to mention overt eroticism - gave her access to people and places that would have been closed to a less well-known individual.

@whiskeyjames23 Жыл бұрын

She was also a French agent, and a British spy

@algr665 Жыл бұрын

@@whiskeyjames23 A true war hero in my eyes. She was a survivor.

@Xiao_the_karma_guy Жыл бұрын

@@whiskeyjames23 Never heard of her being a British spy, always that she worked for the french counter espionnage

@apebeats6631 2 жыл бұрын

She's absolutely stunning. Obviously a talented dancer, but doesn't take herself too seriously, and is brilliantly comedic and entertaining. Thank you, Miss Josephine Baker.

@antblake1030 2 ай бұрын

She was amazing. ❤️ Her .

@Dbb27 2 жыл бұрын

I really thank all of you who have posted about her history and the dancers here who got to work with her. I knew of her but didn’t know about her. Incredible history. Great to learn. Really appreciate everyone’s time!

@ThePumpingiron27 6 жыл бұрын

She seemed like a fun person to hang out with.

@debramaldonado4595 6 жыл бұрын

I agree

@coahomma6794 5 жыл бұрын

Read her biography 😂

@jeffthompson6451 5 жыл бұрын

Why the crossed eyes?

@shookkook8737 5 жыл бұрын

Matt Cunningham She’s dead pervert

@shanshan8687 5 жыл бұрын

Wanda Maximoff right, like I want to be her friend

@valhoff3 9 жыл бұрын

What incredible stage presence! What an incredible woman!!

@truman5838 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah eh? What did she do,cure cancer?

@verdew8181 6 жыл бұрын

Maybe so, as great entertainment is known to have a medicinal effect.

@caitybug8424 6 жыл бұрын

TRU MAN she made a shit ton of money, got famous, and fucked Frida Kahlo. What have you done?

@arykjfkum9194 5 жыл бұрын

@@truman5838 there is no need to be negative about things. Your rude comments don't hurt anyone but yourself and if you need to be so rude and won't to take your anger out don't do it to people online perhaps therapy can help you with your anger 😁

@arykjfkum9194 5 жыл бұрын

@@caitybug8424 wait huh

@robertguttman1487 3 жыл бұрын

For the benefit of those who may not be familiar with her, Josephine Baker was a huge star at the Folies Bergere, a huge film star, a Hero of the French Resistance during WW-II, the foster-mother of numerous adopted children, and was treated like a pariah in her own country, the United States.

@aaguero 9 ай бұрын

Yes, this was a fateful year. Josephine Baker was very smart to leave the United States behind. The KKK was at its height in 1925. 😥Josephine spoke French beautifully, by the way, and starred in fine movies that never would have been made with her in the U.S. then. France was well ahead of its time in that important respect.

@richardcleveland8549 2 жыл бұрын

Easy to see why she was such a hit in Paris! Amazing, amazing woman!

@kemaranight2456 5 жыл бұрын

If you are confused by her faces, you really need to look up Vaudeville or Charlie Chaplin. Like that was literally the point...

@porflepopnecker4376 4 жыл бұрын

No, YOU need to look them up.

@realperson6201 4 жыл бұрын

And remember, people at that time had not had a hundred years of film and television close ups...this was performance based on the stage.. because it is being filmed at a time when film is new, the facial language is still stage oriented..big expressions, theatrical.

@amarie1001 3 жыл бұрын

Buster Keaton would never. *EDIT: to those of you who are confused, this is meant to be a joke. you know, bc Buster was the exact opposite of this. i am in no way comparing two completely different actors..

@ericd7709 3 жыл бұрын

Or look up 'Ahegao' ?

@auroramacula 3 жыл бұрын

@@amarie1001 Are you really comparing both of them? Two extremely different kinds of comedians? BTW she was on france for most of her lifetime, which means her style of acting was VERY different than of Keaton's. The american and the french way! Besides, she was a black woman- she had to do other things to rise up to success in racist times. She couldn't do all the stunts the great Buster did. If she did so, she wouldn't be as well welcomed as he was in the industry. DON'T DISRESPECT THE GREAT JOSEPHINE BAKER LIKE THAT AGAIN, LAD!

@motomweusi836 5 жыл бұрын

An extremely intelligent woman and she went through some stuff to make her money . Read her bio , her life wasnt easy but despite the drama, racism and heartbreak ?? She did not forget her roots . Thank you miss baker and R.I.P .

@feliciajenkins5041 3 жыл бұрын

Almost 100 years and still admired

@Kelly-nm4kw 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Felicia, How are you doing?

@gordonwright85 2 жыл бұрын

She's legendary and will be remembered forever

@adriannahagel7486 7 жыл бұрын

Everyone keeps calling her "creepy" and "scart", but all I is pure TALENT. She is incredibly extrordinary. Also, daaamn, now THAT's a work out.

@lordgodkingbufu2158 5 жыл бұрын

That's how I feel whenever I see people call Tiny Tim creepy. People don't really appreciate some classic talent nowadays.

@lostrawberryjimin623 5 жыл бұрын

Adrianna Hagel *scary

@cynthiajones9888 5 жыл бұрын

@@polarisfan9513 tell him she made good a decent living because she had talent it was her incredible voice Dancing also a comedian. That was a tuff era for Blk men Blk wm he needs to stop with his hatred, you told him though lol 😂😂

@cynthiajones9888 5 жыл бұрын

Tough oops

@melissasmith6762 5 жыл бұрын

You need to calm down.

@alisharo58 9 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one slightly creeped out by this? I don't know if it's eerie because of it being in black-and-white or if it's the faces she's making. weird, very weird though.

@ccaammiinniiito2 9 жыл бұрын

***** No different from the faces made by Chaplin, Dressler and other comedians of that time. The opposite was Virginia O'Brien, who pioneered deadpan, to be followed by songstress Keely Smith and Cher.

@alisharo58 9 жыл бұрын

Very true. And now that I think about it, Chaplin does creep me out, as well. I guess this was the standard comedy routine at the time. These people were comedic gold back then, but I don't necessarily understand why. I like the black-and-white "I Love Lucy" physical comedy era better haha :)

@ccaammiinniiito2 9 жыл бұрын

***** Yeah, it could be a generational thing.

@SteevDragon67 9 жыл бұрын

***** She was always pulling funny faces. That was one of her trademarks.

@SunnyGirlFlorida 9 жыл бұрын

***** It was a little creepy. Being sped up that fast made it feel ridiculous.

@Capochin950 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing performance .Very fit and energetic when young.A very brave compassionate caring woman with strong principles.

@cittaromap4163 3 жыл бұрын

I am so thrilled to have received so much positive responses bout the video with Madame Baker So many stories of this iconic show I will share one among many . This show was actually my second professional job as a dancer. . I have Studied dance for many years and In 1974 I ‘ve decided to go Paris to find “ fortune and fame “I was just 17 years old I auditioned for Les Folies Bergére .They thought I was good enough just bit too young but Michel Gyarmathy the director who incidentally directed Josephine in many productions gave me a chance and hired me for the Summer season with an option for renewal. I was so elated but when the star of the show ( Liliane Montevecchi) came back from vacation she was shocked that I looked so young specially next to her ".exclaiming backstage “I look like a grand mother next to this kid” !!!!! One night she even said to the audience. “ We should give the milk bottle to this young man “ so you as you can imagine they didn’t renew my contract. 🤣. Forward to January 1975. I auditioned for Josephine baker .I looked exactly the same with my baby face and all ....I thought I wouldn’t have any chance since I looked like a “Bambino “ next to “Grandma “Montevecchi “ I just assumed Next to Miss Baker she would then look like my great grandma lol .....but au contraire it was the total opposite She was totally seduced and insisted to have me by her side in every numbers .I was ecstatic to say the least. Even as a youngster I knew “La Baker” was a living legend and I took each precious moments straight to my heart. She asked me if my mom knew I was there. I replied “she knows I am here dancing with you and is so delighted about it . She gave me a big hug 🤗. Liliane montevecchi came to see the show. The entire “ Le tout Paris Crème de la Crème “attended the Gala night on April 8 th. She came backstage and gave me huge kiss & congratulated me saying “you are such an amazing dancer “etc ... Just to prove you to never gave up on yourself sometimes things works out for a reason when it’s the right time Liliane and I became great friends. We both moved to the states about same time. She became a huge Broadway star notably with “ Nine “which she won a Tony award ironically for her famous song “ Follies bergere “ ..... !!!!!❤️🥰 🕺💃🕺💃 🕺 “.

@dinahdonovon 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!!!!!

@cittaromap4163 3 жыл бұрын

@@dinahdonovon thanks Dinah. Check my Twitter account mostly on josephine legacy. @John40219786. Xo 😘

@jovial735 Жыл бұрын

That's Great!!!❤️

@cittaromap4163 Жыл бұрын

@@jovial735 xo 😘 thank you

@eduardoquirino8131 3 жыл бұрын

how can we not love and admire this most wonderful human being?

@wilshirewarrior2783 8 жыл бұрын

The French were nuts over her..she lived in Paris. They also loved and still love Jerry Lewis.

@bobduvar 3 жыл бұрын

She is still an iconic american performer and an efficient spy during the ww2sd

@elrea-lynnpeach6640 3 жыл бұрын

Yah but the French are weird too , so that says it all.

@jadzia2098 3 жыл бұрын

@@elrea-lynnpeach6640 what can i say? I am french canadian. So no i'm not taking offense of your comment🤣🤣🤣🤣

@brianhardaway9716 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the administration for Jerry Lewis came from his Comedian Genius, and the FACT that They both had a Love of Children and helping them. Jerry Lewis donated much energy and money to Orphanages around the World (Jerry’s Kids) and Ms Baker adopted 12 Children from different Nationalities herself in Paris and then after retirement started the Josephine Baker Foundation for Orphaned Children. Actually she worked as long as she did because she needed funds for her Foundation. Interesting that she had so much Love to give but in her Private life had very little luck in Romance.

@beverlybalius9303 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry Lewis was an asshole,,,, He had 5 children or 6,,,, and he left them nothing,,,, wouldn’t speak to them,,, disowned them and his daughter lived homeless on the streets in her middle age,,, He left his fortune to some hospitals,,,, But a Man who does not care for or raise his own children and leaves them no inheritance IS NOT A MAN… He had a nasty personality and treated people like Shlt

@Pubgcata307 5 жыл бұрын

It took me a while to realize this was just looping over and over again. lol she’s very beautiful though!! 😍

@Chico-yg5yw 2 ай бұрын

I love bronze venus so much. Each time she makes her funny faces it just makes my day. Earlier seeing this brought tears to my eyes, knowing josephine is no longer with us. The world sure lost a lovely woman in 1975. ❤️ For years upon years i thought i was doomed to always being a dancer, because i never tried working at it. But after seeing her dance some months back now, ive tried to learn the charleston. I practice every day and i hope one day ill be as good as well as heart warming as her. We love you, jo!

@mrln04 6 жыл бұрын

The crossed eyes put a little something extra on it 😂😂

@Handhandme 3 жыл бұрын

1920s ahegao face

@OpheliaSees 3 жыл бұрын

@@Handhandme Yep, Belle Delphine is making big bucks with the same routine.

@patriciacolombini6567 3 жыл бұрын

Don't like the facial expressions. Was the dancinv sped up? Ugh

@bornontherimofchaos 3 жыл бұрын

Some celebrities should use her as a model and remember her humility and dignity she portrayed. I can't help but wonder how she would think of how things are now.

@onitasanders7403 4 жыл бұрын

When you see Josephine Baker through 2019 eyes, yes her facial expressions can be off putting. But through eyes of the 1920’s she was a big hit and thoroughly entertaining. She was a true trailblazer who found her tribe, so to speak, in France. What a lady. Of course in 2019 we always have Minaj and Cardi B and their brand of “entertainment” to look forward to.

@cymonescurio 4 жыл бұрын

" Of course in 2019 we always have Minaj and Cardi B and their brand of “entertainment” to look forward to" if only you realized how directly influenced they are by ms Josephine lol

@SasmakToy 4 жыл бұрын

I thought so too. I thought about it and studied it harder. It seems in some frames they superimposed her silly face onto her body utilizing cut-up frames. The Head does not seem attached to the body. Looks almost like what we do with deepfakes nowadays but the uncanny valley is seemingly worse possibly due to the gritty monochromatic film and/ or laboriously manual splicing.

@brycesmith3142 4 жыл бұрын

cymones curio especially Nicki .... she’s all about the animated voices and faces. Lol

@deja_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@brycesmith3142 I was going to say the same especially early Nicki. She was all about the exaggerated facial expressions and eye movements.

@joannebailey8277 3 жыл бұрын

touche

@ESAATRAVIESAA 3 жыл бұрын

when I used to make these faces they told me I would get stuck that way LOL

@gregwhite8832 3 жыл бұрын

Only if the wind changed...

@austindarrenor 6 ай бұрын

And when it gets stuck that way you get beat up because some guy thinks you're making a face at his wife. 😆

@curtisstewart9426 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen the original films of ordinary people, mostly women, and some children, black and white, dance the Charleston. I was amazed how popular that dance was in the 1920s. They danced at the parks, dance halls, in front of businesses, etc.. Of course, some danced better than others. But, everyone was having a good time. The pace of the music, determined how fast your legs moved back and forth. Josephine Baker favorite dance was her signature Banana Dance.

@jamesbedukodjograham5508 2 жыл бұрын

In the 1920s that is how People danced back in the day.

@isabelpalomares9861 4 жыл бұрын

This video was recorded 95 years ago, let that sink in...

@Panzermeiller 2 ай бұрын

Alright, should i let the fridge in too ?

@lmsteller9736 Ай бұрын

@@Panzermeillerlol😂

@alexanderSydneyOz 3 жыл бұрын

And let's not forget, had to move to a different continent to be fully appreciated and respected.

@ushakaur2587 4 жыл бұрын

A strong brave and courageous ego less woman..for that era..more brave people like her please 🥰💃🏾

@bobduvar 4 жыл бұрын

The was in the top 5 of the greatest women during the XXth century ! With many else....

@NoelleManuel 5 жыл бұрын

This is so cool and stunning I could never dance like this and I’ve danced for years

@NatalieHawkinsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

What a baddie! How lucky we are to have memories of her to cherish forever. 🤘🏼😎❤️

@carolynknight2272 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Don't think I had ever seen this before & I LOVE watching classic films. Wonderful!

@ManolyaATALAY Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for sharing this. I've never seen her before. Had my spirits up with her cute eccentricity and great dance skills.

@mikebirtles3773 2 жыл бұрын

Sublime...RIP. Josephine not forgotten...we love you !!!🤗

@ramonawalter29 7 ай бұрын

This woman is simply amazing. Her life story is amazing as well.

@lunalea1250 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u JB for ur helping 2 tell the stories of us, we stand on the shoulders of giants and we salute u!🥳💙🙌🏽

@Phoenix85006 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing piece of footage! 96 years ago 😲 So much energy.

@fey0217 2 жыл бұрын

i will never understand how anyone can move their body like that. the 1920s charleston dance style is clearly no joke.

@beingdiffrentiscool9393 Жыл бұрын

Dances are a joke so is this comment.

@Bbhamadama888 Жыл бұрын

@@beingdiffrentiscool9393just a troll, do not mind this comment.

@lemurianchick 9 ай бұрын

@@beingdiffrentiscool9393Not a clever comment.

@DeeL-u1c 8 ай бұрын

I believe it was the film speed rather than her dancing. She was energetic, not super human. When I was a kid, all silent movies played were played too fast because projectors have improved. Chaplin's funny walk was double time. Now, they can show it at normal speed. For some reason, this video captures the sped up version of modern projection without the modifications to normalise the speed.

@iahelcathartesaura3887 5 жыл бұрын

I still can't even believe we have actual film of her! Amazing.

@victoriatampling5049 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing 😍 her legs, so fast. What a brilliant woman, did so much good. Loved watching her, thanks 💕☮️🇬🇧

@heronimousbrapson863 4 жыл бұрын

My information is that the reason for the faces was she was pretending to forget the dance steps, thus making a funny face. She would then suddenly "remember", and continue dancing.

@21MarketaDiva 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@NewSeason24 6 жыл бұрын

Love Josephine she is my inspiration so beautiful & talented❤️

@mikebirtles3773 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@ChunLi3 7 жыл бұрын

Ok am I the only one who realized this film was on a loop! she doesn't keep crossing her eyes it planting g the scene over and over again.

@kevinwachs5905 3 жыл бұрын

Right about the loop. Also the film is projected at the wrong speed. Silent film was shot at a rate of eighteen frames per second. Sound film is projected at 24 frames per second. This was shot silent, but projected by a sound projector.

@warpnin3 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Lots of 11-year-olds in the comment section!

@jonathancineus6424 2 жыл бұрын

Before Rihanna. Before Beyonce. Before Janet. Before Tina. Before Diana. There was Josephine!

@isabellenicaud3725 3 жыл бұрын

A great lady, a great french star beloved all over the country with a stunning voice. She has been decorated by Charles de Gaulle for her bravery during the second worldwar. She has.been ruined by adoptif too many children. Her faith in God was her strengh. She was a great Lady, no doubt. Gifted and generous. Reste il peace Joséphine 😘

@lakotatoafrika 9 жыл бұрын

I wonder how she really felt after she walked off the stage.

@TheRealAliceSnow 7 жыл бұрын

Gin Thomas , she felt pretty damn happy because she had a pocket full of money and 1926 the racist American public was too busy lynching her peoples ,dig it.....

@gameboyhotline3712 7 жыл бұрын

Gin Thomas dizzy as fuck

@trig332 7 жыл бұрын

Brianna Wintren Why the fuck are you using the same comment on every comment, she moved to Paris to escape America's racism

@pen64 6 жыл бұрын

Gin Thomas Elated, by her own account. She was a free woman in a non-racist Paris. And very, very rich, and loved by the public.

@jasminevaliente96 5 жыл бұрын

@@trig332 that doesnt mean she didnt experience it and she discussed still experiencing racism in France despite having more legal rights

@TimothyJonSarris 3 жыл бұрын

So graceful and animated she almost resembles a cartoon here.... Amazing!!!

@littlemissgroove 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely no grace here at all

@goyarosario2760 2 жыл бұрын

Wow.wow old times classic i love this video she was amazing and everything she made me 😃 smile. No one like her she is one of a kind special and beautiful very talented and funny love. 💕 💕 it ❤ 😃 😊 💐 💐 wow.wow

@franciscobueno6589 10 ай бұрын

Read about her in the Art of Seduction by Robert Greene .. I can see how her energy can be infectious and back in those days it must have been spectacular to see

@cathykristensen4440 3 жыл бұрын

I am obsessed with the 1920!! This is great!!!

@thomasthom6583 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cathy

@gowwf6046 8 жыл бұрын

omg when she did the dance and that cross eyed face it was so scary !!!!

@YouBlue32 8 жыл бұрын

It made people laugh and they liked it way back then

@bamboodread4243 7 жыл бұрын

MJ is bae I like it now

@g_thbaa4909 7 жыл бұрын

Dionne el it just a little creepy to people now because of the camera in person would probably be funny

@sujotaveras7034 7 жыл бұрын

truuuuuuu

@CT-zo2fh 6 жыл бұрын

Lynn Ames damn you said "we" what was life like in 1925?

@amhunter7556 Жыл бұрын

SO, SO talented - I wish she was still around, gorgeous lady.

@Julia4672 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I did not know that the Charleston originated with Ms. Baker. My sweet grandma taught me the Charleston when I was s child. She would have about 5 or 6 years younger than Josephine.

@nottooherbal 3 жыл бұрын

The cross eyed faces she makes are very funny as is the the way she shrugs them off and returns to the dance. Very nice.

@schlummieleinchen1 9 жыл бұрын

Josephine Baker was the definitive Superstar. The 1920s were much more decadent and free spirited than we want to believe. Even compared to the "free sex 60s" and today's liberated youth, the 1920s would easily hold their own if they were happening again right now!

@peteradaniel 8 жыл бұрын

Very lucky few I think. Remember, she returned to New York after achieving superstar success in Paris and was still resigned to only being hireable in Harlem. She was treated like a second class citizen in her home country, while she was given the Legion d'honneur in France. History is cruel to people of colour.

@XTRABIG 8 жыл бұрын

+Alex Daniel - Great comment!

@peteradaniel 8 жыл бұрын

Don Babb You're talking total bollocks mate. She was a dancer on Broadway and a performer at the cotton club. She was billed as the highest paid chorus girl in vaudeville. She wasn't a prostitute in any respect, in fact she didn't gain fame from her looks, but from her comedic dancing, which is what the French admired in her. Black face, you know like Al Jolson etc. Isn't very sexy.

@delirous8 8 жыл бұрын

+schlummieleinchen1 the 1960's free sex movement was all political, people were tired of racism, riots and constant violence . The 1920's was post World War I and people were all about living life to the fullest. No rules and being free.

@schlummieleinchen1 8 жыл бұрын

+delirous8 Where's the difference? No racism in the 20s? No violence? Come on, you're comparing 2 kinds of apples.

@witkrag4953 7 ай бұрын

JB was a wonderful.icon. Entertainer.In the Resistance in WW 2 Civil Rights supporter and she bought a large.home in. France where she adopted and raised a number.of orphan children.. I salute her memory !

@colinwilkes8957 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t know how,I’ve only just discovered this remarkable woman.She puts many of our so called stars of today to shame.Her life story should be compulsory learning at school,she is that talented and interesting.

@Fashionistjayrenee 7 жыл бұрын

She was AMAZING!!

@Staggo_L 4 жыл бұрын

JB started her career as a dancer/commedienne. Paris adored her immensely. She became a French citizen, because America treated black entertainers like trash. Baker knew when to drop the comedy routine. Google image her and you'll see how great and gorgeous she was. BTW- Baker was a spy on behalf of the French resistance. What a life.

@homekissed2351 3 жыл бұрын

To be able to make that face and hold it all while dancing that wild dance... Now THAT'S TALENT !

@gloriahanes6490 3 жыл бұрын

Josephine Baker forever my idol for so many years and still remembered by all who love her. I found in Paris, France a metal statue of Josephine Baker with her slender figure, taking a bow with one leg stretched out in a stylish 1920's sleek outfit with a bouquet of flowers in her arms on a marble base, I just had to purchase it for I knew instantly it was Josephine Baker.

@dinahdonovon 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Gloria, pictures!!!! Please!

@andrewharald88 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gloria

@rubbermodel 9 жыл бұрын

MARVELLOUS! Baker was a true Great talented showgirl

@SouthernIowaLady 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know how I feel about this but she definitely was an underrated talent. And I can't imagine anyone being able to stay angry long seeing those faces she made. 🤣

@larrygrant-hy8sk 10 ай бұрын

The reason I love vintage films and the older movies is that real talent was a prerequisite. No special effects, nothing fake, just entertainment. Josephine was a beautiful woman and a great talent.

@AhJodie 10 ай бұрын

What a great woman she was! No one would guess from this video that she helped the French Resistance movement against the Nazis and also Martin Luther King and many other things. You can read about her through many online sites, including the Library of Congress.

@playerpianogal 6 жыл бұрын

I ABSOLUTELY loved Josephine Baker!! Boy could she REALLY dance!! No one that good these days......:-(

@littlemissgroove 2 жыл бұрын

Nonsense

@MSW96 Жыл бұрын

@@littlemissgroove no one asked you, clown

@richterarpegiator 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Amazing. She is a dream.

@Sol-Cutta Жыл бұрын

How simply great was this...love the Charleston.. always so dynamic

@livingthedream- Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to learn the Charleston. Go right to the expert. Thank you xx you're very loved

@audreygont4478 6 жыл бұрын

Joséphine Baker est une icône en France

@Gainfulreturns 7 жыл бұрын

In that time, The Three Stooges were big or coming around the corner after her. Having said that can't say for sure who inspired who, because I see a performer who loves to mock herself for fun, suggesting she saw the audience loved what she did. And I don't see it as scary at all, but a breath of fresh air. Celebrities today need tap into their humility more than most to be entertaining. She was extremely cute and likely irresistible to the guys then, and today more so, in my opinion. Love a girl with a sense of humor and beauty.

@whatadollslife 2 жыл бұрын

Doja Cat has her energy IMO

@pauloswat1085 7 ай бұрын

😃❤Bravíssimo !❤👍 Happy Xmas and Happy New Year ( 2024 ) ! ❤👏👏👏

@almeggs3247 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome talented young beautiful lady! God bless her!

@dorothygreen4271 3 жыл бұрын

I am from originally from Charleston , South Carolina , and I love this video ! Keep up with the good work !

@Kelly-nm4kw 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Dororthy, How are you doing?

@affectivity9346 8 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, what energy she had!

@kindell1 4 ай бұрын

My list of greatest female performers always starts with her ❤

@jeanlouisestournes4407 3 жыл бұрын

Josephine Baker j'ai beaucoup d'admiration pour l'artiste et la femme. J'ai visité le château des Milandes en Dordogne et je suis fasciné par son parcours. ..vraiment une belle personne ! !!

@droopyjohnson4161 3 жыл бұрын

Her stage presence. Goodness she killing it.

@sherryhall6946 4 жыл бұрын

People back then had talent. No computers to help them along. Just pure talent.

@waltervaught8896 4 жыл бұрын

People are criticizing her facial but people need to remember this was the style they had in the 20's this paid the bills.

@waltervaught8896 4 жыл бұрын

At that time.

@pascalemahieu9178 2 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup pour cette séquence rétro. Vive Joséphine Baker. Bravo. Superbe.

@serpentlaw5961 2 жыл бұрын

*The SWEETEST LITTLE MOUSE ever to delight the stage!...from the cellar to STARDOM and all the "cheese" before the camera! The shift of the magical table OUIJA **_"makes the impossible possible and paves a way from no way at all!"_*

@daniellinehan8467 4 жыл бұрын

Omg she's so quirky, very cute. They had so much fun in the 20's lol

@Kanakronik 7 жыл бұрын

Une extraordinaire danseuse, un grand sens de l'humour, une femme merveilleuse... Bien en avance sur son temps! Les commentaires en anglais sont particulièrement racistes et méprisants dans leur ensemble... Thank you Duncan, go on, and don't care about what stupid people may say ...

@robertmuller5039 2 жыл бұрын

What a great time to be alive. My great grandpa also told me so

@juliansanchez6508 3 жыл бұрын

She is amazing at dancing wow I never saw her dancing very cool I can’t even roll my eyes

@5339kimhall Жыл бұрын

Her country treated her like trash.

@europianbob 8 жыл бұрын

She certainly was something! ♡

@trig332 7 жыл бұрын

Miss Amber Yeah, something terrible

@europianbob 6 жыл бұрын

Gotcherz. I certainly beg to differ, kind sir!

@fionaneale3784 4 ай бұрын

My Grandmother actually saw this back in the 1920s. She saw her descend from the ceiling in an Easter Egg and was immensely proud of having seen her.

@karonwalker4082 2 жыл бұрын

In all fairness she does seem to have repetitive dance & face movements again & again in this video. I can only imagine how revolutionary this was in this era. Josephine had it! A trailblazer that encountered criticism, racism & more. Yet she continued her talent. Her era did not allow much risk. Thank God she was seemingly safe & appreciated in France. She mastered the French language so well. More than I will ever accomplish. God bless you Josephine Baker. Sweet sleep.

@ebarrett454 8 жыл бұрын

this is wonderful..thank you!!!

@anogre4592 4 жыл бұрын

A talented Brave woman who refused to play to segragated audiences in the U.S.A. aided the resistance during W.W.2 a trailblazer who put her life on the line during the complex era of W.W. 2 ( who one that war NoOne ) Enjoy her stage performances , her Life Performance examine closely I'd Love to have seen her pulling goofy faces at the Fascists and bigots. Amazing Jazz Baby

@vincegarcia5291 3 жыл бұрын

Fascists and bigots? So liberals then?

@99Hudson 3 жыл бұрын

@@vincegarcia5291 Derp.

@vincegarcia5291 3 жыл бұрын

@@99Hudson Derp? What does that mean? I am not up to par on my liberal idiot phrases. Plus I am a grown man which you clearly must not be. Carry on.

@4timesnow318 3 жыл бұрын

@@vincegarcia5291 You don't understand something, so you have to attack it. For god's sake, this is about Josephine Baker. There's loads of other places you can peddle your politics.

@vincegarcia5291 3 жыл бұрын

@@4timesnow318 My original post was in response to the original poster and I was responded to with an immature response so I responded in kind. But don't let facts stand in your way. Carry on.

@ernestrobles2995 10 ай бұрын

Amazing! 100 years later she made me laugh! What a great soul! And so beautiful!

@peggyterschluse9060 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this. Thank you. She was amazing!

@Kelly-nm4kw 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Peggy, How are you doing?

@deloreswilson1798 2 жыл бұрын

She doesn't look any worse than Carole Burnett clowning with the Tarzan bit and we all know how Carole could distort her face and body.So soon we forget..or choose too🤔

@GeorgeFormbyJr 10 жыл бұрын

This video was viewed almost 300.000 times on my old youtube channel before they blocked my channel argonnenwoud. Now I've made another, better one.

@jessicamoore7653 9 жыл бұрын

? why would they take it off???

@GeorgeFormbyJr 9 жыл бұрын

Jessica Moore because there was an old movie on it from 1930. Warner Brothers claimed the rights and blocked the youtube channel with over 260 filmclips I've placed. I have written about it, but they won't allow me to restore the channel.

@spareaccount7832 8 жыл бұрын

do you have more videos and I'm subscribing

@GeorgeFormbyJr 8 жыл бұрын

barbiegirl 2003 I have more

@spareaccount7832 8 жыл бұрын

+Duncan Automatic Stop like?...