The Flapper

The first film to feature an actress as a flapper and the first film to portray the flapper lifestyle, "The Flapper" is a modest romantic comedy on the craze that would soon take over a nation and the world. Olive Thomas is a young girl from palmy and breezy Florida whose irreverent, "flapper" attitude sends her into quite the whirl of travel, romance, intrigue and redemption. With her round drooping peepers, porcelain skin and mop of red hair Thomas' looks transcend her time with her fine acting and natural charm enhancing her appeal. The excellent restoration work gives the film a clarity highlighting its age while making it viewable. The marvel of seeing a film over a century old with the clothing, cars, acting and people of the time is a plus. Nice scenes of New York too. Viewing the film has a calm and soothing effect. Lightweight and common "The Flapper" is nonetheless a charming and watchable flick from the dawn of the Jazz Age.