Dick Button makes pro debut at the preview of Ice Capades for 1953 in Atlantic City, NJ

Dick Button makes pro debut at the preview of Ice Capades for 1953 in Atlantic City, NJ

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Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video provides a preview of the 1953 Ice Capades in Atlantic City, featuring dazzling performances including the ballet Apache. It highlights the serving of ice cream sodas by Good Skates and marks the professional debut of Dick Button, a 22-year-old Harvard Law student and Olympic title holder, who signed a $150,000 contract for limited appearances. The video emphasizes Button's transition from amateur to professional, solidifying his status as the world's greatest figure skater.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is being previewed in Atlantic City in 1953?

The Ice Capades

The Summer Olympics

The World Fair

The Winter Olympics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the ballet performance mentioned in the video?

Swan Lake

The Nutcracker

Apache

Giselle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is serving ice cream sodas during the event?

Good Skates

Ice Cream Parlor

Sweet Treats

Frozen Delights

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Dick Button's profession besides being a figure skater?

Harvard Law Student

Engineering Student

Business Student

Medical Student

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much was Dick Button's contract for his appearances with the Ice Capades?

$200,000

$250,000

$100,000

$150,000