Can Can from Gaîte Parisienne (vaimusic.com)

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Excerpt from Chapter 14 "Can Can"
From: VAI DVD 4384 Gaîté Parisienne
A film by Victor Jessen
The legendary in-house filming of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, shot and edited by Victor Jessen, is now available on DVD, with fascinating bonus features. The ballet stars Alexandra Danilova, Frederic Franklin, and Leon Danielian. DVD extras include audio commentary by Franklin, optional explanatory subtitles which identify many of the dancers in the ensemble, an interview with Frederic Franklin, a documentary titled The Saga of Victor Jessen, and a complete list of the ballet productions filmed by Jessen.
B&W (feature) / Color (bonus segments), 87 min.
includes Frederic Franklin interview
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[@bettyclogger]

Wonderful. A lesson to all modern choreographers, dancers, and costumiers. Cheeky, naughty and non-stop, and such a marvellous change from the general modern outfit of tights, a black leotard, with some material thrown round the waste to act a skirt. Oh, wish someone would bring this version back to life - untouched.

[@Stoclet]

Massine's choreography is absolutely up to date and modern. It's a fantastic work !
And it's from 1938 !!!! I love Massine!

[@mikec3777]

Authentic costumes.

[@Stoclet]

Again and again it's adorable !
Massine is just a genius !

[@valika00]

Quite fantastic, robust, risqué, mesmerizing. Thank you.

[@NYIceQueen]

I love this! Our dance company did this back in 1996 and I got to dance in our version and it was so FREAKING FUN!!!!

[@mythology000]

I agree 110% with betty clogger, the thrill of those days has gone by todays standards

[@tismurdis]

I remember dancing Can Can on pointe-now that is tricky!

[@user-oy9vz6bv6x]

Хореография потрясающая, костюмы - супер. Не то что современные варианты - колготки, черный купальник и невразумительный кусок ткани вместо юбки.

[@BreezesofConey]

Does anyone know if there is actually original footage anywhere of the can can being performed in the 19th c. early 20th?

[@ObsoleteOddity]

@BreezesofConey yes, I've uploaded a very early clip

[@rodrigosepulvedaubeda8559]

Toulouse-Lautrec is present.

[@Stoclet]

It's absolutely Beautiful !!
I've always loved Offenbach's Gaité Parisienne and this ballet is amazing !
How can I buy this film ?
Thanks for posting it, vaimusic !!

[@victorjunco]

What is the age of this video?

[@Lengo67]

Arnold! You come home at once! I don't want you seeing girls' ankles!

[@Timetravelable]

Lol at 2012, watching this thing.

[@haselnusszweig5533]

Imagine watching in 2022

[@kratoscorp]

mk9

[@GermanShepherd1983]

What's with the gay guys out there jumping around? Must be French.

[@Otaymah]

@Mssmallthings WOWzers! I never knew that!