Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Martin, Mary, 1913-1990
2. Boles, John
3. Baker, Kenny, 1912-1985
4. Osato, Sono, 1919-2018
5. Du Bois, Ralph.

Description

1. 1 videocassette (10 min.) : si., b&w NTSC; 3/4 in. (U-matic)

Summary

1. Amateur silent film footage of Mary Martin and others in the original Broadway production of One touch of Venus, which opened at the Imperial Theatre in October of 1943. The performers are seen applying makeup, rehearsing, and in performance. Dance sequences are emphasized. A shot of the marquee in front of the theater is included, along with other backstage shots and close-ups of still photographs.

Alternative title

1. A visit with Venus

Subject

1. Martin, Mary, 1913-1990
2. Home movies and video
3. Martin, Mary, 1913-1990 > Friends and associates
4. Weill, Kurt, 1900-1950 > One touch of Venus
5. Musical theater > New York (State) > New York
6. Dance
7. Entertainers > United States

Genre/Form

1. Home movies and video.
2. Dance.

Call number

1. NCOX 840

Note

1. Copied from 16mm film.

Access (note)

1. Restricted to qualified researchers.

Event (note)

1. Filmed at the Imperial Theatre, New York, N.Y., 1943.

Title

1. One touch of Venus (excerpts) [videorecording] / [Film maker] Ralph Du Bois.

Imprint

1. New York, 1943.

Access

1. Restricted to qualified researchers.

Performer

1. Featuring Mary Martin, with John Boles, Kenny Baker, and Sono Osato.

Event

1. Filmed at the Imperial Theatre, New York, N.Y., 1943.

Added author

1. Martin, Mary, 1913-1990, performer.
2. Boles, John, performer.
3. Baker, Kenny, 1912-1985, performer.
4. Osato, Sono, 1919-2018, performer.
5. Du Bois, Ralph.

Research call number

1. NCOX 840