| MISS ELLA SHIELDS Ella Shields in male drag (top hat and tails) sings 'Adeline'. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7203 |
| Catalog #: | 193047 | |
| Clip Number: | 193047-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PT 38 | |
| Timecode: | 01:36:31 - 01:39:28 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Gender roles BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Homosexuality ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC: Popular ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC: Vocal LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London OCCUPATIONS: Entertainer, Musician / Singer OCCUPATIONS: Women UNIQUE PEOPLE: Cross Dressing | |
| Description: | Same as catalog # 490886 "Miss Ella Shields - 'The Ideal of Ideals'." London M/S of Ella Shields, dressed in male evening dress of tailcoat and trousers, laughing as she enters shot, takes off her top hat and picks up a ringing telephone. She says into the mouthpiece "What's that? Do I want a line? Yes, I want sweet Adeline!". She starts singing 'Adeline' into the mouthpiece, then moves into the centre of the studio to sing and do a little soft shoe shuffle. (male impersonators, drag, cross dressing) | |
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