The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
"You Will Never See Anything Finer On The Screen!"
Overview
A melancholy poet reflects on three women he loved and lost in the past: a mechanical performing doll, a Venetian courtesan, and the consumptive daughter of a celebrated composer.
Top Cast
Moira Shearer
Stella / Olympia
Ludmilla Tchérina
Giulietta
Pamela Brown
Niklaus
Léonide Massine
Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
Ann Ayars
Antonia
Robert Helpmann
Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
Frederick Ashton
Kleinsach / Cochenille
Robert Rounseville
Hoffmann
Mogens Wieth
Crespel
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Lionel Harris
Pitichinaccio
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Philip Leaver
Andrés
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Meinhart Maur
Luther
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Edmond Audran
Partner to Stella in Dragonfly Ballet
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Sir Thomas Beecham
Self - Conductor (uncredited)
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Alan Carter
Casher (Act 1) (uncredited)
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