Moor’s Pavane, The

Synopsis
Condensed version of José Limón’s ballet directed and filmed by Walter Slate. Limón dances the title role.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1950
Duration
16 mins

Credits

Director
Walter Strate
Cinematographer
Walter Strate
Music
Henry Purcell
Costume
Pauline Lawrence
Choreographer
José Limón
Cast
José LimónThe Moor (Othello)
Betty JonesHis Wife (Desdemona)
Lucas HovingHis Friend (Iago)
Ruth CurrierHis Friend’s Wife (Emilia)

Additional Details

Production type
Dance
Plays
Othello
Subjects
Dance
Keywords
ballet; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Archive

Name

Dance Collection, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

Email
dance@nypl.org
Web
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Phone
212 870 1657
Fax
212 870 1869
Address
New York Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York
NY 10023 7498

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Moor’s Pavane, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71033 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)