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The Tales of Hoffman

Title
The Tales of Hoffman [videorecording] / Archers/London Films ; produced by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
Publication
Los Angeles : The Voyager Company, 1950.

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Additional Authors
  • Shearer, Moira, 1926-2006.
  • Powell, Michael.
  • Pressburger, Emeric, 1902-1988.
  • Offenbach, Jacques, 1819-1880.
Description
1 videocassette (138 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Feature films.
Note
  • Sung in English.
  • Based on the opera by Jacques Offenbach.
Credits (note)
  • Directors, writers, Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger; photography, Christopher Challis.
Performer (note)
  • Moira Shearer, Robert Rounseville, Robert Helpmann.
Title
The Tales of Hoffman [videorecording] / Archers/London Films ; produced by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
Imprint
Los Angeles : The Voyager Company, 1950.
Credits
Directors, writers, Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger; photography, Christopher Challis.
Cast
Moira Shearer, Robert Rounseville, Robert Helpmann.
Summary
The amorous adventures of the poet Hoffman are recounted in three connected tales. Lavish sets and colorful costumes highlight this adaptation of the Offenbach opera. It includes a ballet sequence choreographed by Frederick Ashton and performed by Mr. Ashton and Moria Shearer.
Added Author
Shearer, Moira, 1926-2006.
Powell, Michael.
Pressburger, Emeric, 1902-1988.
Offenbach, Jacques, 1819-1880. Contes d'Hoffmann.
Branch Call Number
VTH 828 T
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