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[Doris Humphrey]

Title
[Doris Humphrey] [electronic resource]
Publication
[ca. 1935]

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Additional Authors
  • Woodford, Charles Humphrey.
  • Weidman, Charles.
  • Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958
  • Limón, José
  • Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958.
  • DHCA.
Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (19 min.) : si., b&w.
Uniform Title
  • Sarabande (Choreographic work : Humphrey)
  • Passacaglia and fugue in C minor (Choreographic work : Humphrey)
  • Danzas mexicanas (Choreographic work : Limón)
  • Drama of motion (Choreographic work : Humphrey)
  • Gigue (Choreographic work : Humphrey)
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Motion pictures.
  • Video.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Contents
Doris Humphrey demonstrating a jump and circular fall -- Doris Humphrey, in costume, rehearsing phrases from the 1928 solo, Sarabande -- Group seen outdoors in rehearsal of Variations and conclusion, from New dance -- Brief shot of Doris Humphrey outdoors -- Excerpts from Variations and conclusion, from New dance. Group, José Limón in center -- Doris Humphrey and women, outdoors, rehearsing excerpts from Passacaglia and fugue. Humphrey is seen alone in the turning variation and "bell phrase" -- José Limón in his Danzas mexicanas (excerpts) -- Trio excerpt from Doris Humphrey's Drama of motion, probably filmed on Fire Island -- Doris Humphrey, filmed indoors, in brief segments of the 1928 solo, Gigue -- Doris Humphrey demonstrating forward successions and swings -- Doris Humphrey, in a studio, demonstrating her backward and forward falls and recovery -- Agfa clip (1935) showing informal shots of Doris Humphrey with her son [Charles Humphrey Woodford]. Charles Weidman is seen in shots of other children playing on a rooftop playground of a nursery school.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 9957
OCLC
NYPY727022270-F
Title
[Doris Humphrey] [electronic resource]
Imprint
[ca. 1935]
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding
Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-6226.
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Local Subject
Motion pictures. Doris Humphrey.
Modern dance -- Technique -- Humphrey.
Added Author
Woodford, Charles Humphrey.
Weidman, Charles. Depicted
Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958, dancer.
Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958, choreographer.
Limón, José, dancer, choreographer.
DHCA.
Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958. New dance.
Added Title
Sarabande (Choreographic work : Humphrey)
Passacaglia and fugue in C minor (Choreographic work : Humphrey)
Danzas mexicanas (Choreographic work : Limón)
Drama of motion (Choreographic work : Humphrey)
Gigue (Choreographic work : Humphrey)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 9957
*MGZHB 6-843 Additional copy ; 1 film reel (498 ft.) 16mm.
*MGZIC 9-6226 (former)
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