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The Carefree film premiere at the New Gallery
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The Carefree film premiere at the New Gallery
Lady Caroline Paget, Lady Elizabeth Paget, Lady Alexandra Haig, Mr Michael Lubbock, and a friend talk over the film at the premiere of the new Fred Astaire-Ginger Rogers film Carefree, taking place at the New Gallery Cinema on Regent Street, London, 1938. Date: 1938
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1938 Alexandra Carefree Caroline Gallery Haig Lubbock May19 Michael Paget Premiere Talk Elizabeth
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In this photograph from the archives, a group of elegant and distinguished guests are seen engrossed in conversation during the premiere of the new Fred Astaire-Ginger Rogers film "Carefree" at the New Gallery Cinema on Regent Street, London, in May 1938. The image features Lady Caroline Paget, Lady Elizabeth Paget, Lady Alexandra Haig, and Mr. Michael Lubbock, all dressed in the height of 1930s fashion, surrounded by the glamour and excitement of the film industry. Lady Caroline Paget, dressed in a stunning red gown with a matching hat, leans forward in her seat, intently listening to her companions. Lady Elizabeth Paget, wearing a chic white dress and a hat adorned with flowers, appears thoughtful as she contemplates the film's plot. Lady Alexandra Haig, in a stylish black and white ensemble, laughs at something Mr. Lubbock has said, her hand covering her mouth to hide her amusement. Mr. Lubbock, a dapper gentleman in a suit and bow tie, seems to be enjoying the lively discussion, his eyes twinkling with mirth. The New Gallery Cinema was a popular destination for London's high society during the 1930s, and the premiere of "Carefree," a film that would go on to become a classic in the Astaire-Rogers canon, would have been an event not to be missed. The photograph captures a moment of pure enjoyment and camaraderie, as these guests share their thoughts and reactions to the film, adding to the magic of the cinematic experience. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of a bygone era, when the art of film was celebrated in the most elegant and sophisticated of settings. It is a testament to the enduring appeal of classic Hollywood and the timeless allure of the silver screen.
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