Charleston Parade (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1927, Charleston Parade is a science fiction film directed by Jean Renoir, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. Shot in three days, this surreal, erotic silent short shows a native white girl teaching a futuristic African airman the Charleston dance.
Who’s in it. Charleston Parade stars Catherine Hessling as Parisian savage, Johnny Hudgins as African explorer, André Cerf as Angel and Pierre Lestringuez as Angel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Charleston Parade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charleston Parade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charleston Parade tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charleston Parade (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charleston Parade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charleston Parade worth watching?
- Charleston Parade holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charleston Parade?
- Charleston Parade stars Catherine Hessling, Johnny Hudgins, André Cerf, Pierre Lestringuez and Jean Renoir.
- When was Charleston Parade released?
- Charleston Parade was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.