| HOW TO BECOME A VILLAIN - A DEMONSTRATION IN "MAKING UP" Actor Puts on Character Makeup | ||
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| Tape Master: | 6712 | |
| Catalog #: | 372446 | |
| Clip Number: | 372446-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | EP 41 | |
| Timecode: | 01:26:53 - 01:29:30 | |
| Location: | United Kingdom | |
| Year Shot: | 1920 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEAUTY CULTURE: Cosmetics BEAUTY CULTURE: Disguise ENTERTAINMENT/THEATER: Stagecraft LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK | |
| Description: | HOW TO BECOME A VILLAIN - A DEMONSTRATION IN "MAKING UP" Demonstration of how an actor uses make-up to transform himself into a villain. Actor in a dressing gown sits down at make-up mirror in dressing room. CU the tools of the theatrical make-up trade laid out on the table - greasepaint sticks, wig, other hair, scissors, spirit gum, etc. etc. Shot looking over actor's shoulder at his face in the mirror. He starts to apply make-up, blending the base w/ fingers. CU He draws dark lines to emphasize wrinkles. Then he applies gum to sides of his face & glues on bushy sideburns. A moustache is attached in same manner. Dissolve to more advanced stage - know he has a wispy beard & bushy eyebrows as well. He puts on wig & arranges it, directing a malevolent stare toward what must be the mirror. MLS from behind the actor as he stands up from the make-up table; somehow his clothes have also metamorphosed into 1800s period costume. Manservant hands him hat and cane and he exits. CU the "villain" glaring w/ evil intent, says something that must be a threat or curse. | |
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