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Rites (Motion picture)

Title
Rites (Motion picture)
Publication
1956.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Lang, Pearl, 1921-2009
  • Ross, Bertram, 1920-2003
  • Marks, Bruce, 1937-
  • Sehnert, Dale
  • Bartók, Béla, 1881-1945.
  • Pearl Lang and Company.
Description
1 reel. 28 min. 1008 ft. : sd. b&w.; 16 mm.
Summary
This work concerns the cycle of man's existence. The narration was written specifically for this television production. Sequences: 1. Aloneness. 2. Beginning of Belonging. 3. Celebration. 4. Ceremonies of growth. 5. Slaughter of innocence 6. Lament. 7. Fall into chaos. 8. Renewal.
Uniform Title
Rites (Choreographic work : Lang)
Note
  • Telecast November 25, 1956 on Look up and live, WCBS-TV. Produced by Carl Beir, directed by Marvin Silbersher. Narration written by Carl Beir and spoken by Frederick Rolf.
  • Choreography: Pearl Lang (1953). Music: Bela Bartok. Danced by the Pearl Lang Dance Company, with Miss Lang, Bertram Ross, Bruce Marks, and Dale Sehnert in the leading roles. The other members of the cast are Carol Dellaglio, Matt Turney, Arlyne Rudman, Jan Goldin, Jane Bradford, Ruth Mesavage, Sheldon Ossosky, Harvey Bernard, and Edward Verso.
Access (note)
  • Permission required.
Call Number
*MGZHB 12-109
OCLC
NYPY737055182-F
Title
Rites (Motion picture)
Imprint
1956.
Restricted Access
Permission required.
Local Subject
Television. Rites.
Television. Look up and live.
Added Author
Lang, Pearl, 1921-2009, choreographer.
Lang, Pearl, 1921-2009, dancer.
Ross, Bertram, 1920-2003, dancer.
Marks, Bruce, 1937- dancer.
Sehnert, Dale, dancer.
Bartók, Béla, 1881-1945. Composer
Pearl Lang and Company.
Added Title
Rites (Choreographic work : Lang)
Research Call Number
*MGZHB 12-109
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