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Deleted Orgy Scene

posted 14 years ago by Local Hero
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Robert Osborne introduced this film on TCM, giving the impression that it contains an orgy scene. I watched for it (with a curious rather than prurient eye!), but never saw one. Now in the trivia section, I see that an orgy scene was cut from the film for censorship reasons.

Does anyone know where the scene was in the film? I am guessing that it immediately preceded the drunken banquet where Prince Danilo is living it up before his duel the next morning. Does anyone know?

Thanks.

[–] lubin-freddy 14 years ago

I just watched the film, on a copy taken off of TCM. About 50 minutes into the film there is an orgy scene, with the chorus girls at Crown Prince Mirko's place. Of course it's rather "clean", with no nudity, but it's clear what's happening.

"If I knew the way, I would take you home" ("Ripple")

[–] Local Hero 13 years ago

OK, so I guess it was that scene. Thanks, lf.

[–] pontifikator 13 years ago

The chorus girls were in the night club before the event of which you speak.

If you watch it again, look closely behind Prince Danilo, and you'll notice that the dancers behind him are top-free. When they get to the table, their breasts are covered.

[–] Local Hero 13 years ago

OK-- thanks for that answer. I'll watch for it next time.

[–] kerrydragon 10 years ago

The orgy scenes were dramatically cut,and I remember seeing pics of them in the book Hollywood Babylon,years ago.Bare breasts and masks.

[–] allen-406-128450 10 years ago

I also thought there was a brief topless glimpse of one of the two blindfolded musicians in Danilo's private apartment bedroom.