'The Infernal Cakewalk (1903)' is, essentially, an energetic interpretive dance with some special effects thrown in every now and then. Its story is virtually non-existent (or, at least, it doesn't come across all that well) and it's honestly rather underwhelming overall, even when one considers its age. The piece is apparently based around some sort of well-known dance slave owners made their slaves do for their amusement, which is certainly a disturbing prospect and perhaps isn't something that should be engrained in film history (the flick's use of what appears to be blackface doesn't help, either). The only thing of note here, aside from the energy of the dancers who move manically without seeming to break a sweat, is the occasionally impressive special effects. They're pretty cool for their time and give the affair some of its most memorable moments. Overall, though, I wouldn't say this is essential viewing. It's fine for what it is, but it isn't particularly good as a whole. 5/10.
Review of The Cake-Walk Infernal
