Belcher, Ernest, 1883-1973
Variant namesBelcher was born in London, England, in 1883; studied ballet in London and was the principal danseur at the Alhambra Theatre (1902-9); came to Los Angeles, 1915; founded Celeste School of Dance in 1916, which supplied dancers for films; produced ballets for Hollywood Bowl concerts, 1923-36; his career as a film dance director took off in 1918 when he staged dances for D.W. Griffiths' Broken blossoms; also worked in silent era films for directors Cecil B. de Mille, Mack Sennett, and Thomas H. Ince; trainer and coach of many film performers, including Beth Beri, Mary Pickford, Pola Negri, Ramon Navarro, Nanette Fabray and Shirley Temple; died on Feb. 24, 1973 in Los Angeles.
From the description of Papers, 1900-1964. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 38514745
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| referencedIn | Celeste School of Dancing, Los Angeles. [Catalogs, announcements, etc.] | New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection | |
| creatorOf | Belcher, Ernest, 1882-1973. Papers, 1900-1964. | University of California, Los Angeles | |
| referencedIn | Marge Champion Collection, 1910-2006, (bulk 1940-1990) | Library of Congress. Music Division |
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| associatedWith | Celeste School of Dancing, Los Angeles. | corporateBody |
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| California--Los Angeles |
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| Ballet |
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Birth 1883
Death 1973-02-24
