Dirty Gertie from Harlem U S A 1946 An all black Caribbean island resort welcomes flashy dancer Gertie La Rue, forced to perform in this remote spot because she two timed Al, her Harlem lover and backer, once too often As Gertie amuses herself by dazzling the local men with her sex appeal, sanctimonious Mr Christian shades of Rain schemes to either reform her or have her thrown off the island On opening night, her sensuous performance exceeds Christians worst fears but more serious trouble awaits