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The Red Shoes (1948) 8.1
A young ballet dancer is torn between the man she loves and her pursuit to become a prima ballerina. Writers:Hans Christian Andersen (fairy tale), Emeric Pressburger (original screenplay), 3 more credits » |
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Title: The Red Shoes (1948)
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Cast
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Jean Short | ... |
Terry
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Gordon Littmann | ... |
Ike
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Julia Lang | ... |
A Balletomane
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Bill Shine | ... |
Her Mate
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Léonide Massine | ... |
Ljubov
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Austin Trevor | ... |
Prof. Palmer
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Livy
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Eric Berry | ... |
Dimitri
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Irene Browne | ... |
Lady Neston
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Ludmilla Tchérina | ... |
Boronskaja
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Jerry Verno | ... |
Stage-Door Keeper
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Ivan Boleslawsky
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Under the authoritarian rule of charismatic ballet impressario Boris Lermontov, his proteges realize the full promise of their talents, but at a price: utter devotion to their art and complete loyalty to Lermontov himself. Under his near-obsessive guidance, young ballerina Victoria Page is poised for superstardom, but earns Lermontov's scorn when she falls in love with Julian Craster, composer of "The Red Shoes," the ballet Lermontov is staging to showcase her talents. Vicky leaves the company and marries Craster, but still finds herself torn between Lermontov's demands and those of her heart. Written by Paul Penna <tterrace@wco.com>
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Dance she did, and dance she must - between her two loves See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKRelease Date:
6 September 1948 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
De rode schoentjes See more »Box Office
Budget:
£500,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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[holding doors closed]
Doorman: They're going mad, sir. It's the students.
[From outside]
Julian Craster: Down with tyrants!
Manager, Covent Garden: All right, let them in.
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(uncredited)
Music by Ottorino Respighi
based on the music of Gioachino Rossini
Arranged by Malcolm Sargent
Played by uncredited symphony orchestra
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Brian Easdale's Oscar-winning score was performed for the film by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham. See more »Goofs
As Julian Craster walks to the theater, he is seen through an archway when a horse drawn cart passes. Stepping into the street he slips on what appears to be a fruit but doesn't fall, recovers and continues walking. See more »Quotes
[first lines][holding doors closed]
Doorman: They're going mad, sir. It's the students.
[From outside]
Julian Craster: Down with tyrants!
Manager, Covent Garden: All right, let them in.
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Soundtracks
"La Boutique Fantasque"(uncredited)
Music by Ottorino Respighi
based on the music of Gioachino Rossini
Arranged by Malcolm Sargent
Played by uncredited symphony orchestra
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I first heard of "The Red Shoes" when I read the liner notes to an album by the jazz/fusion group Weather Report, called "Tale Spinnin'". Therein it said that saxophonist Wayne Shorter had seen the film a few dozen times. Intrigued, I watched it when I noticed it in the TV listings. What a discovery!
With its focus on the tangle of lives of a ballerina, a composer, and a dictatorial impresario who uses them both, the story may have elements of a soap opera, but it's a superior soap opera. What appealed to Shorter, I'm sure, is the film's depiction of the artists' creative process. It may have been done better elsewhere, but I haven't seen it. Besides that, it's beautifully directed, beautifully photographed and sumptuous to look at throughout. The surreal title ballet is performed in a segment that is stunning, and I'm not just using that word as a cliche.
Anton Walbrook stands out as Lermontov, leader of the ballet troupe. There are many real-life artists from the ballet world in the film, including Leonide Massine and Robert Helpmann. Massine is particularly effective.
Don't be put off by the notion that this is some effete art film; it's high quality AND accessible. Anyone who enjoys art (especially ballet), romance or just plain good moviemaking owes it to themselves to see it.