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Tales of Beatrix Potter
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Tales of Beatrix Potter

1971-03-01 · 90 min · ★ 6.2

Fantasy · Family · Music

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.

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Directors
Reginald Mills
Production companies
GW Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EMI Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Frederick AshtonFrederick AshtonMrs. Tiggy-Winkle
Alexander GrantPigling Bland / Peter Rabbit
Julie WoodMrs. Tittlemouse
Keith MartinJohnny Townmouse
Ann HowardJemina Puddleduck
Bob MeadFox (as Robert Mead)
Garry GrantAlexander
Sally AshbyMrs. Pettitoes / Tabitha

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