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Corinne Griffith impersonates speed -The Lilies of the Field
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Corinne Griffith impersonates speed -The Lilies of the Field
Corinne Griffith (1894-1979), dancer and actress known as the orchid lady of the screen pictured in a scene from the Alexander Korda film, The Lilies of the Field. She plays a show-girl who takes part in a modernistic ballet mechanique and, dressed in silver tights, represented the figure of Speed on a radiator cap of a gigantic automobile. The men were dressed to represent robots.
1930
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In this photograph from the 1930 film "The Lilies of the Field," the enchanting and multitalented Corinne Griffith is seen impersonating the very essence of speed in a modernistic ballet mechanique scene. Griffith, known as the "orchid lady of the screen," dons silver tights and a winged costume, transforming into the figure of Speed on a radiator cap of a colossal automobile. The men in the scene are dressed as robots, adding to the mechanized and futuristic atmosphere. Corinne Griffith, an accomplished dancer and actress, graced the silver screen with her presence during Hollywood's golden age. In "The Lilies of the Field," directed by the visionary Alexander Korda, Griffith's character takes part in a groundbreaking ballet mechanique sequence. This innovative dance style, which incorporated industrial machinery and technology, was a popular trend in European avant-garde circles and was making its way into American cinema. The scene showcases Griffith's remarkable agility and grace as she embodies the spirit of speed on the automobile's radiator. The use of wings in her costume adds an ethereal touch, making her seem almost otherworldly as she glides across the stage. The juxtaposition of human grace and mechanical precision creates a striking visual spectacle that is both captivating and thought-provoking. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the film industry during the 1930s, as well as the versatility and talent of Corinne Griffith. It remains an iconic image in the history of cinema and continues to inspire artists and filmmakers to this day.
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