The Scene Changeth

Series

Series Name
Eve And Everybody’s Film Review

Issue

Issue No.
564
Date Released
24 Mar 1932
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
NoS Summary - Mechanical stage installed in Rome’s Opera House
British Pathe synopsis: C/U of a mechanical stage which can move in sections. The stage lowers and raises itself to different levels. M/S of large number of men laying down sections of a stage. High angle shot of the stage being constructed. The stage rotates as it is being constructed. "Three scenes may be simultaneously placed ready for revolving into position." High angle of part of the scenery being lifted up. High angle shot of the stage revolving. A different scene is revealed. Workers walk amongst the scene - an outdoor cafe or restaurant. "Stand on or stand clear - the scene changeth..." High angle as the scene revolves. View from the auditorium as it turns.
Keywords
Music and dance; Performing arts
Locations
Italy; Rome
Written sources
Pathe Inventory File   Tin No.239
British Pathe Database 1997   Reference No.EP239
National Film Archive Catalogue
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How to cite this record

'The Scene Changeth', Eve And Everybody’s Film Review Issue No. 564, 24 Mar 1932. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/332950 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)