"Sur un air de Charleston" is a French black-and-white silent film from almost 90 years ago. The man behind the camera here was the then pretty young Jean Renoir. The story is about a young white woman (Hessling appeared in several Renoir films) who teaches dancing to a distinguished Black gentleman, makeup work not so great, it was very obvious he was played by a White guy. It is also Hudgins' only credit. Well.. the story sounds enough for a 3-minute film, but actually, it went over 20 minutes, at least the version I saw. I cannot say it was a really interesting watch. if there is any reason to check it out, it is if you are a Renoir completionist or if you just really love bizarre early films. The parts with the guy in costume were the weirdest thing ever. I do not recommend "Charleston". Story was truly strange and yet not memorable or easy to understand. Not recommended.
Review of Sur un air de Charleston
