| GEORGE ROBEY Comedian George Robey pulls faces for the camera then nice shots of couples dancing. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5143 | |
| Catalog #: | 366749 | |
| Clip Number: | 366749-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 132 E | |
| Timecode: | 01:07:22 - 01:07:56 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1920 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT: Comedy ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE: Social LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London RECREATION: Nightlife, Nightclubs | |
| Description: | Dance party benefit for "Chevron Club"; comedian and actor/ music hall star George Robey entertains. c.1920. Opens with CU Robey dressed as clown; with ruffled collar; he screws up his face; goofs around and acts silly; other faces; laughing; right up behind him; looking over his shoulders. Then great shot from slightly raised position; looking down at couples on the dance floor; dancing past to rt. A few secs of Robey in clown suit wandering among the dancers; then just the couples whirling round on the floor Women wearing sleeveless dresses with low cut backs; and men in tuxedos - and a few British Army uniforms. Most of women have bobbed hair. Fashion. hairstyles; social customs; recreation. Roaring Twenties; flappers; Bright Young Things. Nightlife; personalities; theatre. | |
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