Balance! Introducing The Lucerne Skaters (1932)

“Most of us would be quite content to be able to stand upright on roller skates, apart from tricks like this - “ A man and a woman in great sequinned skating outfits stand in the Pathe Studio with a curtained backdrop - the Lucerne Skaters. The man stands on a circular platform trimmed with a fringe. He wears black trousers and a black hat decorated with sequins and a white shirt. His partner wears a black and white shorts and bustier outfit. The man stands spread-eagled on the platform balancing on his skates. C/U of him as he carefully bends forwards to pick up a handkerchief which is lying in the middle of the platform. He picks it up with his mouth - very flexible. “Or this - (and all on a 6-ft. table!)“ The couple clasp hands and begin to spin. The woman puts her hands around the man’s neck and she hangs from his shoulders as they spin around - she looks pretty heavy. C/U of the two skaters taking a bow. “One slip here is a short cut to Hospital.“ The man crouches down on the platform an