A Tunisian local girl whose personality inspires Max to invent a character for his novel. He teaches her high-society manners and imagines presenting her in Paris as Princess Tam Tam, where her dancing captivates the society crowd. In reality, she never goes to Europe; Max gives her his Tunisian estate, and the final scene shows her there with Dar and their newborn child.
The female protagonist, adopted by Papa Melé after losing her parents. Initially a laundry worker in Paris, she secretly takes the stage to save Jean from prison. Her debut is a triumph; she courageously identifies a real murderer to free him, returning to perform a song about an unfaithful lover. Despite her success, she remains heartbroken by Jean's affection for Claire, watching from afar as her image is covered for a 100th performance.
Josephine Baker has 33 screen credits in a career dating back to 1925. Signature works include Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening, Joséphine Baker en couleur, Princess Tam Tam. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
