Vera-Ellen Stills Vera Ellen Stills (1956)

Elstree Studios, Boreham Wood, Herefordshire. L/S of a little stage with a Christmas tree, balloons and a woman holding round sign in front of her. Large lamps on each side of the stage suggest a photo shoot. M/S of the woman smiling to the camera. Sign she is holding reads “Let’s be Happy this Christmas’. Ms Vera-Ellen, Hollywood star dancer, is having her stills taken in the Elstree Studios under the professional eye of photographer Frank Buckingham. Succession of M/S of Ms Ellen surrounded by several women helping her to change outfits. She is now wearing chef’s whites and hat. M/S of several people getting a set ready. A man is placing tray with huge Christmas turkey on the table. M/S of Ms Ellen posing over the turkey, smiling. Ms Vera Ellen came to Elstree Studios to make a film “Let’s be Happy“ for which she now has the stills taken. M/S of Ms Ellen in her dressing room (presumably). She is having her hair done while talking to a man sitting next to her. Her feet are up and legs flashing to