| News in Brief: Premiere In Detroit | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1560 |
| Catalog #: | 351342 | |
| Clip Number: | 351342-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 024-470-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:35:21 - 00:36:12 | |
| Location: | Detroit, Michigan | |
| Year Shot: | 1951 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Celebrity Chasers ENTERTAINMENT/MOTION PICTURES: Events ENTERTAINMENT/MOTION PICTURES: Premieres LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Michigan, Detroit PERSONALITIES: Hollywood | |
| Description: | The curtain rises on an exciting adventure story as Detroit turns on its brightest lights to celebrate the world premiere of 'The Prince Who Was a Thief,' with Tony Curtis and Piper Laurie. Universal-international production; celebration features dancing in the streets. Autograph seekers (fans) press in toward the movie stars. Dancing includes couples where both are women. Piper and Tony dance. Establishing shot - The Michigan Theatre in Detroit. CU - Neon sign, Technicolor, "Prince Who Was A Thief" Tony Curtis, Piper Laurie. MS - Tony Curtis and Piper Laurie standing on a raised stage, Tony Curtis is addressing the crowd. MS - A huge sign; World Premiere, Welcomes To Detroit’s 250th Anniversary Michigan Theatres 25th Birthday. Tony Curtis Welcome Home Detroit's Own Piper Laurie <> The Prince Who Was a Thief. Beneath the sign there's a band playing. MS - A cleared out area where people can dance, teenage girls dancing with other teenage girls (that was common practice back then) High Angle Shot - A crowd of movie fans watching mixed couples dance MS - Piper Laurie and Tony Curtis dancing on the raised stage. MS - Exterior of the theatre, marquee and a huge crowd in attendance to see the movie stars. | |
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