Portrait of Beth Beri

Portrait of Beth Beri
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17679
Building: 
Current Location: 
Room 303
Floor: 
Lower Level/Vault
Object Description
Artist: 
Artist Dates: 
1884 -1982
Artist Nationality: 
American
Object Type: 
Details: 
The image seen here is a sepia toned photograph of post-silent era screen star, Beth Beri.
Framed: 
Yes
 - Glass
Length: 
25 inches
Width: 
1 inch
Height: 
31 inches
Description: 

Beth Beri was a dancer who was rumored to have made up to $3,000 a week in her prime. Sometimes she danced alone and sometimes, she partnered with others such as Jay Velle and Paul O'Neill. She appeared in two musical revues (Jack and Jill in 1923) and (Rufus LaMaire's Affairs in 1927). She was in the very successful musical comedy Kids Boots from 1923 to 1925. In this image made in 1920, Beri is posed near a wall. She stands En Pointe on her right foot with her left foot tucked beneath her and her head extended behind her as if she has been dipped by an invisible dance partner. Her right arm is extended at a ninety degree angle to her body. Hixon staged the shot with two out-of-frame sources of light.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes