![]() ![]() Back on the ship, Charles remains lost in his sad thoughts. While climbing the stairs, however, Paula collapses and dies. ![]() Paula returns home, radiant, and tells her aunt what has happened. Paula assures him that she will be with him always, and they kiss. The effort leaves her weak, alarming Charles, who has fallen in love with her. They return to Charles' elegant home and, setting aside her fears, Paula recreates her earlier performance. In the car, Charles recognizes Paula from the audition, and as they discuss their love of the dance, she impulsively agrees to work with him. Inspired by her artistry, Charles asks Paula to accompany him to his studio, and when she reluctantly declines, offers to take her home. Paula is interrupted by the imperious Charles, who has been watching from the shadows. Paula retires from dancing, but one evening, after watching a performance by Charles' company, she hesitantly approaches the empty stage and begins to move, gradually losing herself in a slow, expressive dance. Her aunt Lydia consults a doctor, who says that Paula has a heart condition and will endanger her life if she continues to dance. The Jealous Lover : On an ocean liner, ballet impresario Charles Coudray solemnly reflects on the events leading up to his London company's one and only performance of a new ballet: At a dance audition, ballerina Paula Woodward suddenly collapses. ![]()
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