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Robert and Theresa Davis Collection

Clair de Lune

Ballerina Diana Budaska dances to Claude Debussy's "Clair de Lune" in the Canary Islands.

Marquis Ritchey Cring Collection

1953: Susan’s Xmas Party, Dancing, etc.

Color home movie of Susan’s Christmas Party in 1953. Teenagers in suits and dresses slow dance, swing, and watch as a couple steals the spotlight i...

Marquis Ritchey Cring Collection

1958 Christmas; Susan’s Prom

Marquis Ritchey Cring Collection

1958: Susan’s Prom - Dinner Party

Color home movie of a high school prom followed by footage of a dinner party involving both teenagers and adults.

Greg Rouleau Collection

1950-1955 circa: Party Reel

A self-described "party reel," this home movie compiles footage of Greg and Irene Rouleau goofing off and dancing with friends in the early 1950s.

Ruth Page Collection

Merry Widow [1955]

"The Merry Widow" (originally "Vilia") is a ballet choreographed by Ruth Page, based on the operetta by Franz Lehár. It was first premiered in Manc...

Ruth Page Collection

Thaïs [1959, Chicago, Civic Opera House]

"Thaïs" is a ballet choreographed by Ruth Page, based on the opera by Jules Massenet, itself based on the novel by Anatole France. ...

Ruth Page Collection

My Man - Camille (Act I pas de deux) [1958]

This film is part of a television episode from 1958, wherein two pieces, presumably both choreographed by Ruth Page, are danced by Barbara Steele, ...

Ruth Page Collection

Ed Sullivan Show: “Merry Widow”

This film represents a brief segment of the April 6, 1958 episode of The Ed Sullivan Show (CBS). It was billed as The Chicago Opera Ballet (17 danc...

Ruth Page Collection

Ed Sullivan Show: Merry Widow (Marsovian Ball scene) [April 6, 1958]

This film represents a brief segment of the April 6, 1958 episode of The Ed Sullivan Show (CBS). It was billed as The Chicago Opera Ballet (17 danc...