Erik Bruhn Movies
During his long career Danish ballet dancer Erik Bruhn danced with some of the world's greatest female dancers. He began his training at age nine; by late adolescence he was performing in the Royal Ballet. He spent 1949-50 as a guest artist with the American Ballet. The following year he became a permanent member of the prestigious troupe. Bruhn appeared in one film, Hans Christian Andersen in 1952. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide- 1999
This video features Russian-born ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev performing some of his signature roles. Nureyev was born in 1938, and made his professional debut in 1958. His graceful and athletic style captivated ballet audiences. In 1963, while dancing in Paris, he defected from the Soviet Union. He remained a force as a dancer and teacher until his death in 1993. Nureyev dances here in Flower Festival in Genzano, Le Corsaire, Diana and Acteon, La Esmerelda, Black Swan, and Swan Lake. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
The French-born music critic and composer Adolphe Adam authored the ballet Giselle, mounted in 1969 by the American Ballet Theater. German filmmaker Hugo Niebling shot this filmed version based on the '69 stage production, adapting it slightly for the screen; he kept the two leads, acclaimed dance partners Carla Fracci (as Giselle) and Erik Bruhn (as Albrecht), and maintained David Blair's choreography, but used the Orchestra of the German Opera, Berlin for musical accompaniment. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Carla Fracci, Erik Bruhn, (more)
Hans Christian Andersen was Sam Goldwyn's final production for RKO Radio release, and also the producer's last Danny Kaye vehicle. The Moss Hart-Myles Connolly screenplay largely disregards the facts concerning Denmark's great storyteller, opting for a fanciful blend of comedy, fantasy, romance and music. As played by Kaye, Hans Christian Andersen starts out as a small-town cobbler whose gift for spinning fairy tales is keeping the local kids from attending school. Asked to leave town, Hans heads to Copenhagen to seek his fortune as a writer. After having his heart broken by the beautiful ballerina Doro (Jeanmaire), Hans finds solace--and happiness--in the knowledge that hundreds of thousands of children the world over are devoted to his enchanting fantasy stories. The lilting Frank Loesser score includes such tunes as "No Two People," "The King's New Clothes," "Wonderful Copenhagen," "Inchworm," "The Ugly Duckling," "Thumbelina," and the title song. Though Hans Christian Andersen was a smashing box-office success, and as a bonus earned five Oscar nominations. Originally released at 112 minutes, the film is generally available in its 104-minute TV-release form. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Danny Kaye, Farley Granger, (more)
