So This Is Paris

An extremely witty comedy, and lovely to watch. Monte Blue (Dr. Paul Giraud) in particular is great at silently mugging without becoming too ridiculous. The dialogue in the cards is funny and well-written. I love older movies in part because I am a fan of period dresses, and this film has some beautiful sets and costumes.

The story is about two married couples, all who secretly begin flirtations with the spouse in the other couple. The opening credits list a "French play" as the source of the movie but title aside, the action could in fact be set anywhere.

My only disappointment is that I would have wished for better music for the renowned dance party sequence. The version I saw had the Charleston played by an organ on the soundtrack (uncredited score by Ben Model). This probably came close to what 1926 audiences would have heard, but somehow seemed too refined for the mammoth, raucous, dance party shown on screen.