| PETER GRIMES IS BORN Preparations to put on the opera "Peter Grimes" | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7107 |
| Catalog #: | 57340 | |
| Clip Number: | 57340-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NP 51 | |
| Timecode: | 01:52:47 - 01:55:04 | |
| Location: | Sadler's Wells Theatre. London | |
| Year Shot: | 1945 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC: Opera ENTERTAINMENT/THEATER: Behind the Scenes ENTERTAINMENT/THEATER: Stagecraft LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | Preparations for "Peter Grimes" (opera) first show to be put on at Sadler's Wells Theatre after the blitz. London. M/S model of fishing town, model boat is added. M/S of them with model. M/S of producer Eric Crozier and designer Kenneth Green discussing the scenery for the forthcoming production of "Peter Grimes" by Benjamin Britten. M/S as they walk out with model. M/S as Eric walks round the real set watching the carpenters and stagehands at work. M/S as costumes are brought in for his approval, C/U profile Eric, C/U of his hand examining a hat. Various shots of Benjamin Britten at the piano with Eric, he plays some of the opera. M/S of stage, curtain goes up for the first scene. | |
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