Portrait of Beth Beri in Motion

Beth Beri was a dancer who appeared in two musical revues (Jack and Jill in 1923) and (Rufus LaMaire's Affairs in 1927). She was in the very successful musical comedy Kids Boots from 1923 to 1925. In this image made in 1920, her striking figure is posed in a composite stance. While her face remains mostly in shadow, her body is highlighted by an intricately designed oriental rug hung on the wall. A ginger jar placed by her right foot gleams in the light. She stands with her left foot on tippy-toe behind her right foot and parallel to her right arm. She reaches her left arm across her body and it gently grazes her right hip. She wears a dark spaghetti-strap romper with lace insets at the thighs.
Portrait of Beth Beri in Motion
Inventory
Collection Number
17676
Building
Current Location
Room 303
Floor
Lower Level/Vault
Description
Details
The image seen here is a sepia toned photograph of post-silent era screen star, Ina Alcova.
Artist
Framed
Yes
 - Glass
Width
1 inch
Height
31 inches
Length
25 inches
Donor
Donor Name
James R. and Joyce A. Finely and Charles David and Linda Hixon
Library Owns
Yes
Permissions
Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape
Yes
Reproduce
Library has Photography Rights
Yes
Photograph
Permit the general public to photograph the work
Yes
Slides/Video