| MISS EVELYN LAYE AS MADAME POMPADOUR The theatrical star Evelyn Laye in scenes from "Madame Pompadour". | ||
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| Tape Master: | 6716 | |
| Catalog #: | 372824 | |
| Clip Number: | 372824-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | EP 52 | |
| Timecode: | 01:04:53 - 01:07:11 | |
| Location: | London, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1924 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/THEATER: Plays FASHION: Historical (Pre 1900) HISTORICAL RECREATIONS: 18th Century (1700) LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | MISS EVELYN LAYE AS MADAME POMPADOUR The theatrical star Evelyn Laye in scenes from "Madame Pompadour" at Daly's Theatre, London, England, 1924, starring actress Miss Evelyn Laye. Lots of fabulous 18th century costumes. Opens w/ scene of commoners enjoying themselves at old stone tavern; Miss Laye sits playing guitar and singing while other young women dance around, clap. MS Laye playing and singing. Next, MS Laye now dressed in fancy gown, sits reading documents on scrolls and signing them. LS Miss Laye and another lady, both in elaborate gowns, meet; other makes deep curtsy; they talk together, then exit. In camera trick makes it looks as if a woman appears upstage, then Laye and another woman join her; all are dressed for riding, wearing jackets and 3-corner hats, but still in big skirts. Miss Laye x downstage, puts on gloves. MCU Laye putting on gloves. Laye and several other ladies exit, carrying riding crops. | |
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