Ella Lola, A La Trilby (1898 Original Black & White Film)

Step into the enchanting world of early modern dance with this mesmerizing black and white film from 1898! Watch as a young, dark-haired woman embodies the spirit of George du Maurier's character Trilby in a graceful performance reminiscent of Isadora Duncan. Dancing barefoot and adorned in a flowing Grecian-style gown with a draped cape and garland headpiece, she captivates with her elegant movements.

Experience the artistry of early 20th-century dance as she performs a series of kicks, turns, and delicate gestures, all captured in this historic footage.

Source :
Heise, W., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1898) Ella Lola, a la Trilby. Lola, E., performer, White, J. H. U., prod United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/96513078