Reel

Liberace Show #64, Master 512

Liberace Show #64, Master 512
Clip: 485718_1_1
Year Shot: 1954 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 4563
Original Film: MPI 176
HD: N/A
Location: Hollywood, CA
Timecode: 00:01:15 - 00:28:10

Liberace Show # 64 (CHRISTMAS SHOW)

Liberace Show #64, Master 512
Clip: 485718_1_2
Year Shot: 1954 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 4563
Original Film: MPI 176
HD: N/A
Location: Hollywood, CA
Timecode: 00:01:05 - 00:02:44

Show open, Liberace, in silhouette, playing piano on studio set; candelabra on piano. Zoom in to MS Liberace briefly singing his hit, "I Don't Care".

Liberace Show #64, Master 512
Clip: 485718_1_3
Year Shot: 1954 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 4563
Original Film: MPI 176
HD: N/A
Location: Hollywood, CA
Timecode: 00:02:44 - 00:04:06

Liberace then introduces Christmas show. Curtains pull back to reveal snowy winter scene. Liberace unveils Christmas tree.

Liberace Show #64, Master 512
Clip: 485718_1_4
Year Shot: 1954 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 4563
Original Film: MPI 176
HD: N/A
Location: Hollywood, CA
Timecode: 00:04:06 - 00:06:41

Liberace performs "Jingle Bells"/ "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" on piano (instrumental) George Liberace and two fellow violin players briefly appear by the piano. At outset, Liberace cuts to commercial.

Liberace Show #64, Master 512
Clip: 485718_1_5
Year Shot: 1954 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 4563
Original Film: MPI 176
HD: N/A
Location: Hollywood, CA
Timecode: 00:06:41 - 00:11:07

Liberace briefly reminisces Christmas in his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Liberace then performs "I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas"; Liberace sings, plays piano; a curtain behind him pulls back to reveal a chimes player, in silhouette, banging on chimes; George Liberace and two fellow violin players sidle up to the piano.

Liberace Show #64, Master 512
Clip: 485718_1_6
Year Shot: 1954 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 4563
Original Film: MPI 176
HD: N/A
Location: Hollywood, CA
Timecode: 00:11:07 - 00:14:38

Liberace performs "Sleigh Ride" (instrumental); Liberace plays piano; CUs of candelabra; MSs Liberace performing in a white tuxedo, the stage circling slowly on a turntable.

Liberace Show #64, Master 512
Clip: 485718_1_7
Year Shot: 1954 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 4563
Original Film: MPI 176
HD: N/A
Location: Hollywood, CA
Timecode: 00:14:38 - 00:17:30

Liberace laments the loss of the true meaning of Christmas, and then performs "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"; Liberace plays piano, his brother George Liberace accompanies him on violin; Liberace leans near window, makes recitation in his softest voice; CUs manger scene with porcelain figurines.

Liberace Show #64, Master 512
Clip: 485718_1_8
Year Shot: 1954 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 4563
Original Film: MPI 176
HD: N/A
Location: Hollywood, CA
Timecode: 00:17:30 - 00:22:04

Liberace performs "Holy Night" (instrumental); Liberace plays piano, George Liberace provides accompaniment on violin; woman plays harp, too.

Liberace Show #64, Master 512
Clip: 485718_1_9
Year Shot: 1954 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 4563
Original Film: MPI 176
HD: N/A
Location: Hollywood, CA
Timecode: 00:22:04 - 00:26:22

Liberace talks briefly to the camera, then moves to window door and introduces his family and friends as they enter: George Liberace and his wife Janey; the Liberace band; Liberace's brother Rudy and his wife Isabelle and their son Rudy Jr. (who kisses Liberace on the cheek and then blows a kiss to the home audience); Liberace's sister Angie and niece and nephew bring Liberace's poodle; Liberace's mother. Santa Claus (George Liberace in a suit) enters. Everyone the crowds around the piano to sing "Jingle Bells".

Liberace Show #64, Master 512
Clip: 485718_1_10
Year Shot: 1954 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 4563
Original Film: MPI 176
HD: N/A
Location: Hollywood, CA
Timecode: 00:26:22 - 00:28:10

Liberace, surrounded by his mother and brother (in a Santa suit), closes show. Credits roll.