St. Catherine's Day

director: Lucien Le Saint

original title: Fête de la Sainte-Catherine

country: France

year: 1922

running time: 1 min.

synopsis

St. Catherine's Day, Rue de la Paix, Paris, November 25, 1922 
Every year, November 25 is celebrated in France as “Catherinettes’ day”. According to a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, 25-year-old girls who aren't yet married have to wear extravagant yellow-green hats in the hope of finding a husband.

The film captures several groups of young girls walking around and posing for the camera in the fashion houses of Rue de la Paix.

more about film

director:	Lucien Le Saint
producer:	Albert Kahn
photography:	Lucien Le Saint

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