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The Arthur Murray Party. [Rod Alexander dance numbers]

Title
The Arthur Murray Party. [Rod Alexander dance numbers] [motion picture]
Publication
[195-?]

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Additional Authors
  • Lynn, Bambi
  • Blair, Janet
  • Bankhead, Tallulah, 1902-1968.
  • Murray, Kathryn, 1906-1999.
  • Murray, Arthur, 1895-
  • Alexander, Rod
  • DHCA.
Description
1 film reel (22 min., 796 ft.) : sd., b&w; 16 mm.
Summary
Compilation of dance segments from the television series The Arthur Murray Party, featuring performances and/or choreography by Rod Alexander. The numbers are introduced by Kathryn Murray or Arthur Murray.
Donor/Sponsor
The AFI/McDaniels, Belinda (Alexander) Collection.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Motion pictures.
  • Latin dancing.
Note
  • Title from accompanying data sheet.
Performer (note)
  • Hosts: Kathryn Murray, Arthur Murray.
Contents
  • Samba / danced by Bambi Linn and Rod Alexander.
  • "Begin the béguine" / danced by Janet Blair and Rod Alexander.
  • Rock and roll dance / danced by the Arthur Murray Dancers.
  • Waltz / danced by the Arthur Murray Dancers.
  • Fox trot / danced by the Arthur Murray Dancers.
  • [Minstrel show number] / described in Arthur Murray's introduction as a dance based on the "magic step" ; includes the cancan, cakewalk and other dances ; performed by the Arthur Murray Dancers.
  • Waltz / danced by Tallulah Bankhead and Rod Alexander.
Call Number
*MGZHB 12-2655
OCLC
NYPY99-F1183
Title
The Arthur Murray Party. [Rod Alexander dance numbers] [motion picture]
Imprint
[195-?]
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Performer
Hosts: Kathryn Murray, Arthur Murray.
Danced by Bambi Linn, Rod Alexander, Janet Blair, Tallulah Bankhead, the Arthur Murray Dancers.
Local Subject
Social dancing -- 20th century.
Added Author
Lynn, Bambi, dancer.
Blair, Janet, dancer.
Bankhead, Tallulah, 1902-1968. Performer
Murray, Kathryn, 1906-1999. Commentator
Murray, Arthur, 1895- Commentator
Alexander, Rod, choreographer, dancer.
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZHB 12-2655
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