Danny Kaye 14 Waxworks (1948)

Probably unissued footage from the unveiling of Danny Kaye waxwork at Madame Tussaud’s, London, by the man himself - 1948. Shots of comedian Danny Kaye coming out onto platform at Madame Tussaud’s main hall; people at tables laughing and applauding. Danny peeks though curtains to look at his waxwork. Several shots of Danny posing with his likeness, making some comment about the nose. Quick shots of Danny with the bronze hands and bust he is presented with by Bernard Tussaud. L/S of Danny making speech and singing at microphone. Film stars Margaret Lockwood and Douglas Fairbanks Junior get up from their tables to take a bow. Out of focus C/U of comedian Sid Field getting up to take a bow. A lady in a fur coat or wrap takes a bow - could be Fields’ wife? Unidentified elderly, white-haired man and girl with blonde hair take bows. More of Danny singing with elaborate gestures. Danny posing with the waxwork while photographers take pictures. M/S of film industry officials (?) sitting at table - o