A Nymph of the Waves (1900)

A Nymph of the Waves (1900) poster

A woman in ballet slippers wearing a large white hat and a long white dress - with ruffles, puffy sleeves and petticoats - dances across water with roiling waves behind her. She holds the edges of the skirt with her hands, lifting and twirling, sometimes exposing her bloomers and a dark garter on one leg. Her style combines ballet with the exuberant kicks and twirls of a burlesque dance hall. With churning waves behind her, the water seems to wash beneath her feet. The film of the dancer, "M'lle. Cathrina Bartho" (1899), is superimposed on that of the water, "Upper Rapids, from Bridge" (1896).

Director: Frederick S. Armitage
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 min
Release Date:

Cast

Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

dance, silent film

More Films by Director: Frederick S. Armitage
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Nymph of the Waves about?
A woman in ballet slippers wearing a large white hat and a long white dress - with ruffles, puffy sleeves and petticoats - dances across water with roiling waves behind her. She holds the edges of the skirt with her hands, lifting and twirling, sometimes exposing her bloomers and a dark garter on one leg. Her style combines ballet with the exuberant kicks and twirls of a burlesque dance hall. With churning waves behind her, the water seems to wash beneath her feet. The film of the dancer, "M'lle. Cathrina Bartho" (1899), is superimposed on that of the water, "Upper Rapids, from Bridge" (1896).
Who directed A Nymph of the Waves?
A Nymph of the Waves was directed by Frederick S. Armitage.
Who stars in A Nymph of the Waves?
A Nymph of the Waves stars Catarina Bartho.
How long is A Nymph of the Waves?
A Nymph of the Waves has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
What genre is A Nymph of the Waves?
A Nymph of the Waves is a Documentary film.
Where was A Nymph of the Waves produced?
A Nymph of the Waves was produced in United States of America.