

One of the most colorful periods in American history is vividly brought to life in this stirring account of Josephine Baker's childhood. Tumpie, inspired by the vivacious ragtime music of turn-of-the-century St. Louis, dreams of escaping her life on Gratiot Street and becoming...

The sights and sounds of turn-of-the-century St Louis come alive in this account of a turning point in the childhood of dancer Josephine Baker. Inspired by the ragtime music of her day, Tumpie dreams of becoming a famous honky-tonky dancer.


