Research Catalog

Title

[Dance films by Ann Barzel] [videorecording]

Publication

1937-1952.

Items in the Library & Off-site

Details

Additional Authors

• Alonso, Alicia, 1920-2019
• Kriza, John, 1919-1975
• Lanese, Lillian
• Scott, Dorothy
• Velez, Angela
• Plane, Liane
• Kaye, Nora, 1920-1987
• Laing, Hugh
• Lloyd, Barbara, (Ballet dancer)
• Braun, Eric
• Hoctor, Harriet
• Haakon, Paul
• Chappelle, Alyce
• Healey, Eunice
• Tennis, Elenore
• Maracci, Carmelita, 1911-1987
• Lebrun, Rico, 1900-1964
• Tudor, Antony, 1909-1987
• Mielziner, Jo, 1901-1976
• Stevenson, Hugh, 1910-1956
• Barzel, Ann
• American Ballet Theatre.
• DHCA.

Description

1 videocassette (U-matic, NTSC) (28 min.) : si., b&w and col.; 3/4 in.

Summary

Compilation of three ballets presented by American Ballet Theatre, probably in the 1950s, followed by footage of Harriet Hoctor, Paul Haakon, and others.

Donor/Sponsor

Ann Barzel Collection.

Uniform Title

• Circo de España (Choreographic work : Maracci)
• Pillar of fire (Choreographic work : Tudor)
• Gala performance (Choreographic work : Tudor)

Genre/Form

• Dance.
• Motion pictures.
• Video.

Note

• Title from information provided by donor.

Event (note)

• Filmed in performance at various locations and dates by Ann Barzel.

Contents

• Circo de España (ca. 5 min., b&w) / recorded in performance at the Chicago Opera House, ca. 1952 ; choreography, Carmelita Maracci ; scenery and costumes, Rico Lebrun ; danced by Ballet Theatre: Alicia Alonso, John Kriza, Lillian Lanese, Dorothy Scott, Angela Velez, Liane Plane, and others. A slightly longer version of this recording appears on *MGZIC 9-3596 American Ballet Theatre.
• Pillar of fire (ca. 4 min, b&w) / recorded in performance, location(s) and date(s) not identified ; choreography, Antony Tudor ; scenery and costumes, Jo Mielziner ; danced by Ballet Theatre: Nora Kaye (Hagar), Hugh Laing (young man from the house opposite), and others.
• Gala performance (ca. 5 min., col.) / recorded in performance, location(s) and date(s) not identified ; choreography, Antony Tudor ; scenery and costumes, Hugh Stevenson ; danced by Ballet Theatre: Nora Kaye (?) (La reine de la danse [Russian ballerina]), Alicia Alonso (La déesse de la danse [Italian ballerina]), Barbara Lloyd (?) (La fille de Terpsichore [French ballerina]), Eric Braun (partner to French ballerina), and others ; followed by brief footage of unidentified male dancer applying make-up.
• [Harriet Hoctor and ensemble] (ca. 1 1/2 min.) / recorded in performance, location and date not identified ; followed by brief footage of unidentified acrobat and female ballet dancer.
• Paul Haakon [at the] Palace Theatre, Chicago (ca. 3 min.) / recorded at two (?) performances, possibly over a two-week run in July 1937 ; includes mazurka danced by Haakon, duet danced by Haakon and Alyce Chappell, paso doble danced by Haakon, head shot of Haakon, footage of comedians on bill, and unidentified folk dance and Russian sailor's dance performed by Haakon.
• [Paul Haakon] (ca. 3 1/2 min.) / recorded in performance, possibly at the RKO Palace Theatre, Chicago, in June 1938 ; preceded by shot of theater marquee reading "Danielle Darrieux -- Rage of Paris [film released in U.S. in 1938] ; stage -- Paul Haakon"; includes Fado and Perpetual motion solos danced by Haakon, solo danced by Eunice Healey, and Russian sailor's dance by Haakon, concluding with brief close-up of Haakon.
• [Paul Haakon and Elenore Tennis] (ca. 3 min.) / recorded in performance, location and date not identified ; preceded by shot of poster reading "Paul Haakon, musical comedy's greatest dancer" ; includes duet by Haakon and Tennis, unidentified solo (possibly Perpetual motion) by Haakon, duet by Haakon and Tennis.
• [Paul Haakon at Chez Paree, Chicago] (ca. 2 min.) / recorded in cabaret performance, date not identified ; preceded by view of marquee reading "Chez Paree -- Joe E. Lewis -- Tamara -- Haakon -- Lou Breese & Band"; includes unidentified solo, followed by Roumanian rhapsody, both danced by Haakon.
• [Paul Haakon] (ca. 1 min.) / recorded in performance, location and date not identified ; includes cape dance ; concludes with dance by two unidentified men.

Call Number

*MGZHB 12-2540

OCLC

NYPY98-F236

Title

[Dance films by Ann Barzel] [videorecording]

Imprint

1937-1952.

Country of Producing Entity

U.S.

Event

Filmed in performance at various locations and dates by Ann Barzel.

Local Subject

Male dancing.

Added Author

Alonso, Alicia, 1920-2019, dancer.

Kriza, John, 1919-1975, dancer.

Lanese, Lillian, dancer.

Scott, Dorothy, dancer.

Velez, Angela, dancer.

Plane, Liane, dancer.

Kaye, Nora, 1920-1987, dancer.

Laing, Hugh, dancer.

Lloyd, Barbara, (Ballet dancer), dancer.

Braun, Eric, dancer.

Hoctor, Harriet, dancer.

Haakon, Paul, dancer.

Chappelle, Alyce, dancer.

Healey, Eunice, dancer.

Tennis, Elenore, dancer.

Maracci, Carmelita, 1911-1987, choreographer.

Lebrun, Rico, 1900-1964, designer, costume designer.

Tudor, Antony, 1909-1987, choreographer.

Mielziner, Jo, 1901-1976, set designer.

Mielziner, Jo, 1901-1976, costume designer.

Stevenson, Hugh, 1910-1956, designer, costume designer.

Barzel, Ann, cinematographer.

American Ballet Theatre.

DHCA.

Added Title

Circo de España (Choreographic work : Maracci)

Pillar of fire (Choreographic work : Tudor)

Gala performance (Choreographic work : Tudor)

Research Call Number

*MGZHB 12-2540 Additional copy ; 1 film reel (677 ft.) si. at sd. speed. 16 mm.

*MGZIC 9-3615