Félix Mayol, La Polka des trottins

La Polka des trottins is a 1902 hit, with music by Henri Christiné – who also wrote music for Maurice Chevalier and Vincent Scotto. The viewer should note that Mayol turns to the audience as if he were truly in a music café. The film thus aimed for perfect documentary quality.
Félix Mayol was a star of café-concerts and cabaret performances. This singer of comic song was a contemporary idol of popular entertainment. The 30 Phonoscènes that have been preserved are unique not just in terms of cinematic history. (Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival)