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February 28, 1925
EXHIBITORS HERALD
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NOTE: Coppock presentations are adaptable to the smaller as well as the largest theatres offering presentations. Three suggestions lor a simplified treatment of “An Undersea Elegy” for use by smaller houses which can be staged on a less pretentious scale are explained by Mr. Coppock on page 22.
silhouetted against blue water. (Words to song follow) :
1
The days are so long-,
Seems everytliing’s wong,
Amd I’m all alone and blue;
I still love you, dear,
I wish you were here.
Come back and forgive me, please do.
CHORUS
Oh, how I miss you tonight!
WBss you while lights are low.
Oh, how I need you tonight
More than you’ll ever know.
I made believe for a wliile,
Hiding each tear with a smile,
But my heart won’t stop filing.
Please keep it from breaking,
Oh, pat, how I miss you tonight!
2
Altho’ you are gone,
Uove still lingers on,
I just can’t believe it’s true;
Awake or asleep,
.Vly thoughts seem to creep
Right back to the days spent with you.
A — At finish of song, scene and character is closed in by gauze curtains with under sea design. Green foots may come up at this point to light design, while lights behind are dimmer and palm tree drop flies.
The following pantomime, except dance, is to be accompanied by musical director’s selection of dramatic themes expressive of the ocean.
Rubinstein’s symphony — “Ocean” is suggested as source of material.
There is to be a decided contrast in style between the song and the under sea music.
5 — Degree Mysterioso. Lights are brought up on coral scene and gauze curtains are pulled off slowly from center. Male character is seen standing at right side in dark. Dance number by water nymphs, not mermaids, is introduced here. This dance arrangement is choice of ballet master but should be capricious — “Water Sprites” — Forester — is suggested. This is to express happiness. This bit of gaiety is to contrast the predominating mesto theme.
6 — Degree Mesto. At finish of dance nymphs’ attention is directed to left. They group at leb as several little seamen with grotesque heads and costumed in seaweeds enter with larg shell. They carry it upright and place it on elevation center stage. The shell is closed. This action is done slowly and with dignity. _ The grotesques are to express the pathetic. They are not to be funny. The nymphs are with bowed heads and in attitude of sorrow. “Death of Ases” is suggested as theme for this business. Grotesques exit.
7 — Nymphs group around shell and fall asleep.
8 — Degree Mysterioso. Male character walks from his position in dark at right. “Oh, How I Miss You Tonight” is played exclusive of introduction by strings, first very softly as male character goes to shell and examines it. At finish of first verse the shell has opened and girl awakened. Male character has seated himself beside her.
9 — Degree Maestoso. Male character sings chorus with full orchestra accompaniment. Water nymphs awaken. They register surprise and excitement at hearing a voice and seeing the shell ascending with man and girl.
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