Theatrical Miniatures

Series

Series Name: Eve And Everybody’s Film Review

Issue

Issue No.

634

Date Released

27 Jul 1933

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 4

Summary

NoS Summary - A model theatre with revolving stage is presented.
British Pathe synopsis: "All the world’s a stage" - wrote the Bard - and the enthusiast who has spent over two years making this unique model theatre agrees..." M/S of a model theatre - the curtain is raised. "Flies - wings - all the special devices for extending and working the stage and clocks are incorporated in this model." M/S of the inventor standing beside his creation and moving the levers and devices which move things around. C/U of the model theatre as the curtain rises then lowers again. C/U of the stage. Part of the stage extends. A piece of paper or fabric is put down on the stage. M/S of two people operating all the pulleys and levers. M/S of the couple as the stage turns. "And the stage revolves." M/S of the stage being turned. C/U of the stage turning seen from the front.

Keywords

Performing arts; Toys and models

Written sources

Pathe Inventory File Tin No.265
British Pathe Database 1997 Reference No.EP265
National Film Archive Catalogue

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