| BEAMS FROM "THE ISLAND KING" AT THE ADELPHI THEATRE Short extract showing the actor W.H. Berry in the play "The Island King" at the Adelphi Theatre. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 6700 | |
| Catalog #: | 369770 | |
| Clip Number: | 369770-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | EP 11 | |
| Timecode: | 01:10:05 - 01:11:20 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1922 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/THEATER: Plays LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | BEAMS FROM "THE ISLAND KING" AT THE ADELPHI THEATRE Short extract showing the actor W.H. Berry in the play "The Island King" at the Adelphi Theatre. Berry in naval uniform stands on a rock platform in middle of stage set representing tropical island. Group of women in "savage" costumes enter carrying huge robe. They drape it round Berry's shoulders. Shot from higher angle of girls in a circle holding out robe as he & they walk. "When the Adams see the next, they'll all want to be Island Kings." MLS Berry (who has now been crowned King) wearing gaudy costume w/ lots of beads and an equally extravagant crown w/ "jewelled" spikes & feathers. He is surrounded by the girls. MCU Berry in King costume making silly faces. | |
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