When viewed in rapid succession on Criterion's "Stage & Spectacle" box set, 1953's The Golden Coach, 1955's French Cancan ... that courses through each production. All three films are foremost ...

In French Cancan (1955), on the opening night of the club Moulin Rouge, Nini (Francoise Arnoul) the star dancer refuses to perform when she sees the owner, Danglar (Jean Gabin) being unfaithful ...