. . . tank, as this century-old feature film documents. Gabrielle (her Real Life name!) is the quintessential French town floozy, traveling the socialite circuit to impress well-heeled dowagers with her amorous exploits. A distaff Don Juan, Gabrielle feels entitled to take a free shot at any trick who comes up short when it's time to pay the pipe-cleaner, secure in the knowledge that her winsome witch-like appearance will entice jury nullification. THE RED KIMONA, therefore, still constitutes a klaxon call for U.S. men to steer clear of these Hell's Belles spewed forth from the sewers of New Orleans.
Review of The Red Kimono
The Red Kimono
(1926)
New Orleans is rightfully notorious for serving as America's septic . . .
21 July 2020
Warning: Spoilers