Dance International Fountain (1940)

The film details the creation of the International Fountain designed by Malvina Hoffman, showcasing the process of sculpting and modeling various international dancing figures. Hoffman sketches and develops models representing dancers from different cultures, including Mongolian, Cambodian, and American Indian dancers. The film illustrates the technical challenges of enlarging the models and creating molds for the final sculptures, which are then assembled and displayed at the World's Fair. The narrative emphasizes the artistic and engineering efforts involved in the project, culminating in the fountain's installation and its effect on visitors. Keywords Malvina Hoffman, International Fountain, sculpting, modeling, dancers, World's Fair, technical process, cultural representation, installation, artistic effect Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.