[1967 Home Movie: Las Vegas, Rosemary's Birthday, Puerto Rico, 'A Time for Laughter,' NYC]
Identifier
F.2025-14-0005
Date Of Production
1967
Description
Home movie featuring George Kirby hanging out with friends, appearing on a talk show, golfing, celebrating his wife Rosemary's birthday at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, at a stunt car show, and on a trip to Puerto Rico. The second half of the reel features behind-the-scenes footage of the making of A Time for Laughter: A Look at Negro Humor in America, a 1967 ABC-TV special. The footage includes glimpses of Sidney Poitier, Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, Pigmeat Markham, Harry Belafonte, and a young Richard Pryor. Ends with scenes of New York City, including a stage show at the Apollo Theater.
Format
16mm
Extent
1,271 feet
Color
Color
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Element
Reversal Positives
Form
Subject
Related Collections
Related Places
Main Credits
Kirby, George (is filmmaker)
Participants And Performers
Kirby, George (is participant)
Kirby, Rosemary (is participant)
Belafonte, Harry (is participant)
Foxx, Redd (is participant)
Mabley, Moms (is participant)
Pryor, Richard (is participant)
Poitier, Sidney (is participant)
Bailey, Pearl (is participant)
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