June 26, 1892
Hubert Stowitts, the first American star of the Russian ballet, danced for several years as Anna Pavlova's partner. Stowitts was also a choreographer and a designer of sets and costumes whose work was deeply influenced by traditional Indian and Chinese dance. (Getty)

A magician/alchemist, seeking to create life, finds that he needs the "blood of a virgin" to continue his experiments. He sends out his dwarf assistant to pick out the right girl.