The Intimate Memoirs of an Edwardian Dandy, vol.I by Rupert Mountjoy

Author:Rupert Mountjoy
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi

CHAPTER FOUR. Captured On Camera

Frederick Nolan was a fortunate man, because the fickle English climate decided to greet our visitor from America with a morning of brilliant summer sunshine. Not even a hint of cloud could be seen in the morning sky as Frank and I trudged up the high road to Burbeck Field, whence Mr. Nolan had been directed by my parents.

Although the walk was not of a great distance, most of the journey was uphill, for Knaresborough stands on the summit of a hill overlooking the River Nidd. When we reached the outskirts it was easy to see why Mr. Nolan had been recommended to use this location, for the luxuriant woods by which the little town is surrounded, the winding river at its foot, the venerable cottages, placed tier above tier on the face of the rock, the ruined castle and the old church combine to make up a most beautiful picture. 'Take the footpath just a hundred yards up the road on our right and Burbeck Field is behind the grove of silver birch trees you can see from here,' I said to Frank as we marched up Knaresborough Road. The field itself is private land owned by Diana Wigmore's father. It is marvellously shielded by the trees, so one has a glorious view of the castle with the benefit of almost complete privacy.' We made our way through the trees and we soon saw our horse and trap. Standing in his shirtsleeves behind a camera set up on a tripod was Mr. Nolan and in front of the camera was none other than Katie Harbottle, dressed or rather undressed in a flowing white gown through which one could clearly see the curved outlines of her figure. She was standing in a classical stance, with one leg moved slightly forward and with her arms outstretched arms, a pose which pressed her breasts against the fine covering and her nipples showed up darkly through the finely spun cotton where her breasts bulged against the almost transparent material. Frank and I exchanged a knowing glance-so this was how Mr. Nolan made moving pictures of the beauties of Yorkshire! Surprisingly, the couple did not seem embarrassed in the least by our presence. In fact, Mr. Nolan greeted us with a hearty 'Hi, fellows, what's been keeping you? Katie and I have been here for nearly two hours already.' He went on to explain that he wanted to make the first tableau vivant movie 'Shall we rehearse once more, Fred?' suggested Kate. 'It will certainly help to have an audience. Although you tell me I must always look at the camera, if the boys stand with you, I can see whether they are enjoying my performance.' 'Great idea, kid,' he replied, diving behind a black cloth and making the final adjustments to the focus mechanism. 'Try it one more time and then we'll commit you to immortality on celluloid. I need the strong sunlight for a satisfactory exposure. You see, the showmen are becoming more fussy and won't now accept dark prints.

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