| Photo #4 from the series on H-W parade wagons showed "The Lion's Bride" Tableau Wagon which was undoubtedly inspired by a famous Victorian print of the same name. Attached is a still from MALE AND FEMALE (1919) which shows how C. B. DeMille reinterpreted "The Lion's Bride" using Gloria Swanson. |
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
An Eric Beheim bonus picture!
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This brings to mind the recent picture of the tigers chasing the chicken.
The appetizer will be the peacock headpiece.
At the risk of sounding redundant: When working with big cats, REMAIN UPRIGHT AT ALL TIMES! Geez. What is it with these people?
I like this photo of 'The Lion's Lunch" er.. Bride.
I can almost hear the lion: "Mr. DeMille- I'm ready for my closeup...!"
Well said Pat. You would NEVER get a movie satr to even think about something like this now. It would be body doubles or stunt people, maybe.
Pat, any chance we might get some photos from you of the James Clubb act you and John have in Japan for the Blog?
Bob
Bob,
Forgetting movie star's, body double's, and stunt people for a moment, what dollar amount would you accept, to lay on the ground, and have a lion eat a piece of meat off the back of your neck? We need a precident for Pat and I, for when we are offered a gig like this.
Your friend, Wade Burck
From Eric:
In Kevin Borwnlow's book THE PARADE'S GONE BY (a book about silent films) Gloria Swanson recounts how this scene was filmed. (DeMille is alleged to have arrived on the set sporting two pearl handled revolvers.)
If you have to wait for the cat to do something before you decide to shoot, isn't it too late?
Wade,
I bet if the right people were watching, some would do it for free.
I would want to leave out the meat, and revolvers myself, just a preference. And NO Wade, I am not going to try this at home, there is no one to see it, what would be the point.
Yep. I was thinking in Hollywood of all places they'd line up to do it for free as long as they were promised a credit and a SAG card.
Bob: The new Jim Clubb act is exclusively John's, I do the door, and step in and move a few small props to help things keep moving at a smooth pace. (I might add I haven't been on a door since 1978; I think I'd lost sight of how much responsibility it is. My apologies to all the door men I've yelled at over the years..!) I will try to recruit someone to take some photos soon.
Listen Wade, when this gig is offered, it's all yours. I will however, volunteer to strategically place the meat.
But if they insist on a woman for the shot, I'll recommend Ingrid Newkirk as my stunt double.
I believe Ingrid would agree only if the meat was infact tofu.
Pat,
Are the ligers being used in this act the one's Jim bought from Alex Lacey? Give my regard's to John. He is a very talented individual, whom I hope to have the pleasure of meeting one day.
Wade Burck
Yes, these are the ligers Jim bought from Alex Lacey, John says. John' really do a great job with them.
Hello Wade,
Sorry, I've been gone all day. Geez, I went broke my entire career. I'll leave the contract negotiations to other creative minds that feel the need to fulfill a role such as this. As for me, I'll be satisfied to stay tuned and remain broke. LOL!
Bob
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