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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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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Offsite to submit a request in person. | Moving image | By appointment only | VTH 828 T | Offsite |
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- Description
- 1 videocassette (138 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
- 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.
- 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.
- Connect to:
- 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