The Tarantella from 'Napoli' (1903)

  • NR
  • 05/20/1903 (DK)
  • Documentary
  • 2m

Overview

This Danish film shows us a young woman doing a dance, which translates to tarantula. According to the brief bio over at the Europa Film Treasures site, this dance was "influenced" by the delirium caused by the bite of a tarantula.

Peter Elfelt

Director

Cast

Hans Beck's headshot

Hans Beck

Valborg Borchsenius's headshot

Valborg Borchsenius

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