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Steps of the ballet

Title
Steps of the ballet [motion picture] / Crown Film Unit ; a British Council film made by the Central Office of Information ; produced by Alexander Shaw ; directed by Muir Mathieson ; choreography by Andrée Howard ; music by Arthur Benjamin.
Publication
U.K. : British Council, 1948.

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Additional Authors
  • Helpmann, Robert, Sir, 1909-1986.
  • Larsen, Gerd
  • Grant, Alexander, 1925-2011
  • Hamilton, Gordon, 1918-1959
  • Fifield, Elaine
  • Boulton, Michael
  • Bayston, Michael
  • Artois, Jeanne
  • Wright, Peter, 1926-
  • Fraser, Moyra
  • Russell, Lelia
  • Harris, Joan, 1920-
  • Shaw, Alexander.
  • Mathieson, Muir.
  • Howard, Andrée, 1910-1968
  • Benjamin, Arthur, 1893-1960.
  • Stevenson, Hugh, 1910-1956.
  • Philharmonia Orchestra (London, England)
  • British Council.
  • DHCA.
Description
1 film reel (25 min., 902 ft.) : sd., b&w; 16 mm.
Summary
Documentary showing how a ballet is made, beginning with a brief demonstration of ballet steps, followed by rehearsal and backstage scenes, culminating in the performance of a ballet based on a story of a girl who must choose between three suitors.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Motion pictures.
  • Dance.
  • Documentaries and factual films and programs.
  • Educational/cultural films and programs.
Note
  • To be viewed on handviewer only.
Credits (note)
  • Photography, A.E. Jeakins ; editing, Jocelyn Jackson ; art direction, Scott MacGregor ; decor and costumes, Hugh Stevenson.
Performer (note)
  • Narrator: Robert Helpmann.
Call Number
*MGZHB 12-2586
OCLC
NYPY97-F22
Title
Steps of the ballet [motion picture] / Crown Film Unit ; a British Council film made by the Central Office of Information ; produced by Alexander Shaw ; directed by Muir Mathieson ; choreography by Andrée Howard ; music by Arthur Benjamin.
Imprint
U.K. : British Council, 1948.
Country of Producing Entity
U.K.
Performer
Narrator: Robert Helpmann.
Danced by Gerd Larsen and Alexander Grant, with Gordon Hamilton, Elaine Fifield, Michael Boulton, and Michael Bayston, Jeanne Artois, Peter Wright, Moyra Fraser, Lelia Russell, and corps de ballet ; ballet mistress, Joan Harris.
Music played by the Philharmonia Orchestra of London.
Credits
Photography, A.E. Jeakins ; editing, Jocelyn Jackson ; art direction, Scott MacGregor ; decor and costumes, Hugh Stevenson.
Local Subject
Ballet in motion pictures. Steps of the ballet.
Added Author
Helpmann, Robert, Sir, 1909-1986. Narrator
Larsen, Gerd, dancer.
Grant, Alexander, 1925-2011, dancer.
Hamilton, Gordon, 1918-1959, dancer.
Fifield, Elaine, dancer.
Boulton, Michael, dancer.
Bayston, Michael, dancer.
Artois, Jeanne, dancer.
Wright, Peter, 1926- dancer.
Fraser, Moyra, dancer.
Russell, Lelia, dancer.
Harris, Joan, 1920-
Shaw, Alexander. Producer
Mathieson, Muir. Director
Howard, Andrée, 1910-1968, choreographer.
Benjamin, Arthur, 1893-1960. Composer
Stevenson, Hugh, 1910-1956. Designer. Costume designer
Philharmonia Orchestra (London, England)
British Council.
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZHB 12-2586
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