Probably filmed in Pathe Studios, London.
Shots of musician Musaire playing a version of a Theremin - The instrument has two aerials and by moving his hands Musaire changes the pitch and volume of the notes. He plays the tune 'Miracles Sometimes Happen'.
He then explains a little about his instrument. He does musical impressions of boat horns and seagulls. He then plays 'The Fleet's In Port Again'.
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Description
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Data
- Archive
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 04/03/1937
- Sound:
- sound
- Media URN:
- 41881
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Film ID:
- 1234.21
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration
- 00:03:06:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:25:05:00 / 01:28:11:00
- Canister:
- NSP 49
- Sort Number:
- NSP 049
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jamied says
Musaire's real name was Joseph Forrest Whiteley.
The instrument he is playing is his own customised Theremin.