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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.

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Additional Authors
  • Hirschfeld, Louise Kerz, 1936-
  • Del Zoppo, Annette.
  • Schildkraut, Leonora.
  • Americana Dance Theatre (Company)
  • De Mille Trust.
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videocassette (U-matic, NTSC) (16 min.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
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.
Donor/Sponsor
Agnes de Mille Collection.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Video.
  • Biographies.
  • Documentaries and factual films and programs.
Note
  • This recording also appears on *MGZIC 9-4656. Also available from the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, on NCOX 431.
Credits (note)
  • Conceived and narrated by Louise Kerz ; script by Louise Kerz ; sound design and music archives, Leonora Schildkraut.
Call Number
*MGZIC 9-5186
OCLC
NYPY98-F2510
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.
Added Author
Hirschfeld, Louise Kerz, 1936- conceptor.
Hirschfeld, Louise Kerz, 1936- screenwriter.
Hirschfeld, Louise Kerz, 1936- narrator.
Del Zoppo, Annette. Producer
Del Zoppo, Annette. Director
Schildkraut, Leonora. Designer
Americana Dance Theatre (Company)
De Mille Trust.
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZIC 9-5186
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