Three adventures involving the charming Romaine. In the first,
she passes her summer in the company of three holidaymakers of her own
age. In the second, she meets up with an old classmate who now
makes a living selling bras. In the third, she receives a blow to
the head and loses her memory.
In the 1940s, the shadowy, skewed visual style of 1920s German expressionism was taken up by directors of American thrillers and psychological dramas, creating that distinctive film noir look.
In the 1910s, French cinema led the way with a new industry which actively encouraged innovation. From the serials of Louis Feuillade to the first auteur pieces of Abel Gance, this decade is rich in cinematic marvels.