| PANTOMIME REHEARSALS Actors and dancers in rehearsals for pantomime "Aladdin" at Adelphi Theatre. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6352 |
| Catalog #: | 254112 | |
| Clip Number: | 254112-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 37/100 | |
| Timecode: | 01:47:43 - 01:49:07 | |
| Location: | Adelphi Theatre, London. | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/THEATER: Behind the Scenes ENTERTAINMENT/THEATER: Musicals LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | "Pantomime Rehearsal". Good behind the scenes footage of rehearsing a musical. Adelphi Theatre, London. Various shots of showgirls / dancers rehearsing on stage. C/U of producer, Bob Nesbitt. M/S of actor Arthur Riscoe (who plays Widow Twankey in production of "Aladdin") singing along to piano. Arthur has his arm around a blonde women, he leans over pianist's shoulder to read the music. He is singing a song about a "whatnot". Bob enters calling Arthur's name. Various shots of the showgirls rehearsing their tap dancing and ballet routines. The girls do not wear their costumes - just simple blouses or tunics. The blonde woman (choreographer?) paces in front of them giving instructions. M/S of three actors rehearsing on stage. They are Jean Colin (the Princess), Edwin Styles (Abanazar) and Elsie Randolph (Aladdin). They are practicing a scene where evil Abanazar has kidnapped the Princess. Note: mute neg. finishes few seconds before track does. AH 2001. | |
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