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There Is a Ball Today Synopsis
The theme of the film is the annual Young Architecture Ball. As announced in the press at the time: six orchestras were to play on it, the whole was to take place in twenty-three decorated rooms of the building of the Faculty of Architecture building at Koszykowa 55 in Warsaw, and everything was to be followed by a camera. The film impression shows in a literal way preparations for the ball, telephone arrangements with the invited guests, arrival at the ball and madness on the dance floor until dawn. The authors achieved numerous effects due to the use of, among others photographic deformation, assembly tricks and expressive play of lights.
A Fitting Gift Synopsis
The Judge needs a present for his wife's birthday, so Harry suggests a new corset. They go to the shop, but he's so embarrassed to ask the saleslady he hides in a phone booth.Harry goes in, but finds a GUY wearing one, and runs out.They both dress as women to get back in, but Mrs. Rummy gets there and chases him out.
"There Is a Ball Today" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "A Fitting Gift" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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