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The De Mille dynasty a brief history of the life and times of Henry C. De Mille, William C. De Mille, Cecil B. De Mille, Agnes George De Mille
- Title
- The De Mille dynasty [videorecording] : a brief history of the life and times of Henry C. De Mille, William C. De Mille, Cecil B. De Mille, Agnes George De Mille / presented by Americana Dance Theatre, Inc., in cooperation with the De Mille Trust ; produced and directed by Annette del Zoppo.
- Publication
- c1985.
Available Online
Details
- Additional Authors
- Description
- 1 streaming video file (17 min., 24 sec.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
- 1 videocassette (U-matic, NTSC) (16 min.) : sd., col. ;
- Summary
- Videotape made in conjunction with the exhibition The De Mille Dynasty, presented at The New York Public Library in 1984. Documentary on the De Mille family's distinguished contributions to theater, film, literature, and dance, illustrated by still photographs. The discussion begins with Henry C. De Mille, founder of the dynasty, and extends through his wife Beatrice, a champion of women's theater; his sons William and Cecil, noted for their achievements in theater and film; and William's daughter Agnes, who broke new ground as a choreographer. Also included in the program are the family's associates David Belasco, playwright and stage director, and Jesse L. Lasky, co-founder of Paramount Pictures.
- Subjects
- Documentaries and factual films and programs
- Biographies
- Video
- Dance > Exhibitions > New York (State) > 1984
- Lasky, Jesse L., 1880-1958
- Belasco, David, 1853-1931
- De Mille, Beatrice
- De Mille, Agnes
- DeMille, Cecil B (Cecil Blount), 1881-1959
- De Mille, William C (William Churchill), 1878-1955
- De Mille, Henry Churchill, 1850-1893
- DeMille family
- Genre/Form
- Video.
- Biographies.
- Documentaries and factual films and programs.
- Note
- This recording also appears on *MGZIC 9-5186. Also available from the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, on NCOX 431.
- Access (note)
- Patrons can access streaming video file online only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
- Credits (note)
- Conceived and narrated by Louise Kerz ; script by Louise Kerz ; sound design and music archives, Leonora Schildkraut.
- Call Number
- *MGZIDF 8781
- OCLC
- NYPY94-F234
- Title
- The De Mille dynasty [videorecording] : a brief history of the life and times of Henry C. De Mille, William C. De Mille, Cecil B. De Mille, Agnes George De Mille / presented by Americana Dance Theatre, Inc., in cooperation with the De Mille Trust ; produced and directed by Annette del Zoppo.
- Imprint
- c1985.
- Country of Producing Entity
- U.S.
- Credits
- Conceived and narrated by Louise Kerz ; script by Louise Kerz ; sound design and music archives, Leonora Schildkraut.
- Restricted Access
- Patrons can access streaming video file online only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
- Local Note
- Former call number: *MGZIC 9-4656.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Hirschfeld, Louise Kerz, 1936- conceptor.Hirschfeld, Louise Kerz, 1936- screenwriter.Hirschfeld, Louise Kerz, 1936- narrator.Del Zoppo, Annette. ProducerDel Zoppo, Annette. DirectorSchildkraut, Leonora. DesignerAmericana Dance Theatre (Company)De Mille Trust.De Mille dynasty (Exhibition)DHCA.
- Research Call Number
- *MGZIDF 8781