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Saturday Cinema: The Tales of Hoffmann

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

starring
Robert Rounseville Moira Shearer
Robert Helpmann Leonide Massine
This spectacular film version of Offenbach's opera begins with the poet
Hoffmann watching a ballet. He is in love with Stella, the prima ballerina. She re-awakens memories of former loves, and he recalls three adventures.
FREDERICK ASHTON Produced and directed by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER
0 FILMS: page 31

Contributors

Choreography:
Frederick Ashton
Directed By:
Michael Powell
Directed By:
Emeric Pressburger
Hoffmann:
Robert Rounseville
Lindorf/Coppelius/Dapertutto Dr Miracle:
Robert Helpmann
Nicklaus:
Pamela Brown
Stella/Olympia:
Moira Shearer
Kleinzach/Cochenille/Spalanzani..:
Frederick Ashton
Schlemil/Franz:
Leonide Massine
Giulietta:
Ludmilla Tcherina
Antonia:
Ann Ayars
Crespel:
Mogens Wieth
Source: Radio Times

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