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Epic of Ice Presentation

By Tony Mould

Unfortunately I have not been able to date this wonderful photograph from the 'Epic of Ice' presentation.

From the general style and the costumes I would guess it to be late 1930s, possibly early 1940s.

Can anyone help me out on this? If you can, please leave a comment below.

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The 'Epic of Ice' presentation: undated

From the private collection of Tony Mould

This page was added on 02/12/2010.

Comments about this page

Hi Tony, The picture is of the 'wave ballet' from "Patria - a Coronation Ice Cruise", in 3 acts, staged during the summer season of 1937 (to commemorate the Royal Coronation). The programme was devised by C. Langdon and the music provided by Alec Browne and his Swing Band. The dresses in the scene depicted were designed and provided by 'Vicaire' of Paris. I believe the lady at the front was Erna Andersen, a Norwegian champion skater of the 1930's, who had designs on Hollywood at the time. Regards.

By Andy Grant (03/12/2010)

Hi Andy, Thanks very much for the information.

By Tony Mould (04/12/2010)

Dear Andy: You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge of both the important and the trivial.

By Martin White (04/12/2010)

Hi Martin, I only wish I did have such knowledge! Any such information is usually derived from reference materials, which I am happy to relay to others. TONY - should you want any further information on this production, please contact me off site. Regards Andy

By Andy Grant (04/12/2010)