Rosalie and Léontine Go to the Theatre

The film constructs a delightful contrast between the theatrical melodrama on stage and the utterly genuine, exaggerated reactions of its two heroines in the audience. It relies on visual pantomime and clever editing to explore the contagious nature of emotion and the simple joy of spectacle.

What lingers after viewing is the charm of its silent storytelling and the timeless comedy found in the innocence of being swept away by a performance. A playful snapshot of early cinematic humor. — MovieFinder Editorial