Federal Theatre in Los Angeles: A Kaleidoscope of Performances, 1936

This silent film from 1936 provides an intimate look at the Federal Theatre Project's operations in Los Angeles. It showcases the pre-rehearsal and rehearsal activities, including the detailed work of costuming, stage setting, and script preparation, essential to bringing theatre to life. The film then presents a variety of scenes from different productions like "Arabian Nights," "Hansel and Gretel," "Don Quixote," "The Merchant of Venice," and "Seventh Heaven," illustrating the diversity and cultural richness of the Federal Theatre's offerings during the Great Depression.