The Tales of Beatrix Potter

Apr 22 1971 G 1h 30m
Family, Fantasy, Musical

The Royal Ballet Company brings Squirrel Nutkin, Tom Thumb, Hunca Munca, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Jeremy Fisher, Pigling Bland, and Pigwig to the screen doing pirouettes and pas de deux in this filmed ballet production directed by Reginald Mills. The film more properly belongs, however, to choreographer Frederick Ashmore, composer John Lanchbery, and costume designer Rostislav Douboujinsky. This literal adaptation concerns the shy Beatrix Potter and how, when all of the toy animals in her room come to life, she emerges from her shell and begins to enjoy life. Sequences include a rowdy dance with Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca destroying a collection of plaster food, a midnight pas de deux between Pigling Bland and Pigwig, and a corps de ballet of dancing mice.

Plot

Beatrix Potter's most beloved characters spring to life in this live-action classic.

Written by

Beatrix Potter, Richard Goodwin, Christine Edzard

Directed by

Reginald Mills

Cast

Frederick Ashton, Alexander Grant, Julie Wood

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

EMI Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, GW Films

Languages

Français

Awards

Nominated for 2 BAFTA 1 win & 2 nominations total

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# of Votes
699
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
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NA
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