The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard GoodwinWriter
- John LanchberyOriginal Music Composer
- Reginald MillsDirector
- Christine EdzardWriter
Cast
- Frederick 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