Cleopatra - Liz Takes the Bolshoi

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1785A

Date Released

22 Aug 1963

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Story No. within this Issue

3 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Cleopatra - Liz Takes the Bolshoi. DESCRIPTION: Cleopatra’s drawing the crowds to the Dominion, Tottenham Court Road. But among those who had yet to see a public showing - Cleopatra herself. Elizabeth Taylor was playing host to over forty members of the Bolshoi Ballet, who’ve just completed a tour of Britain. There was a champagne reception in which toasts were exchanged between the Russian dancers and the star of one of the most spectacular films of all time. SHOTLIST: GV Dominion Theatre. CU sign in neon Cleopatra. Elizabeth Taylor in foyer. Members of the Bolshoi Ballet arrive. Various shots of same. Elizabeth greeted by manager. Elizabeth talking

Keywords

Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Performing arts

Locations

London; Tottenham Court Road; Dominion Theatre

Card file number

87096

Credits:

Commentator: Leslie Mitchell
Camera: Ronald E. Collins

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