Birth Of The Pearl (1903 Original Black & White Film)

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of early 20th-century stage performances with this captivating black and white film from 1903! Two women, adorned in elaborate leotards and tights, stand poised on the edges of the stage, holding closed a dark curtain. As a young boy places signs proclaiming "Birth of the Pearl" on either side, the curtain is drawn, revealing a breathtaking scene of the ocean and a seashore backdrop, complete with a large oyster shell. Slowly, the shell opens to unveil a sleeping woman, her form delicately adorned in a flesh-colored bodysuit. Awakened, she rises with grace and modesty, casting a spell of wonder upon the audience. Witness this exquisite display of artistry and performance, captured in timeless black and white film.

Source :
Armitage, F. S., American Mutoscope And Biograph Company & Paper Print Collection. (1903) Birth of the Pearl. United States: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, 1901. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/96520051