Ballet "Spartak" At Bolshoi Theatre 1968

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Unissued / unused material.

Ballet "Spartak" at Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, Soviet Union (Russia, USSR).

Various shots from ballet "Spartak", Vladimir Vasiliev dances in the lead. Good action shots of Vasiliev and rest of company. Ends with dancers and director taking bow. Commentary...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
90348
Sort Number:
UN 4346 A
Time in/Out:
01:41:57:00 / 01:43:28:00
Canister:
UN 4346 A
Film ID:
3233.20
Issue Date:
1968

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  • "Vladimir Vasiliov" should read Vladimir Vasiliev, (3 changes needed, inc tags).

    His performance here of Spartacus was his most famous role.

    jamied 20th May 2012
  • Thanks.

    British Pathé 13th Aug 2012

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