Salomé (1922) Nazimova -- Dance of the Seven Veils - Richard Strauss

"Dance of the Seven Veils" performed by Nazimova, set to music by Richard Strauss.  

This video features the dance sequence and finale of the silent film, Salomé (1922), produced by and starring Alla Nazimova.  It is an adaptation of the 1891 Oscar Wilde play of the same name, written by Natacha Rambova, credited as Peter M. Winters.  The costumes and sets were designed by Natacha Rambova, based on illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley.  Rambova was the wife of actor Rudolph Valentino.  

King Herod's stepdaughter Salome seduces him with a dance and is promised the head of the prophet John the Baptist.  

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