Carmen opera based Gipsy Blood comes to DVD in July

Purveyors of many things golden and olden, Network Video, have announced the release of Carmen opera based Gipsy Blood on DVD for 22nd July. This is another release as part of The British Film collection.

With a runtime of 77 minutes, this is a brand new transfer from the original film elements and presented in it's original 1.19:1 aspect ratio in glorious black and white. The recommended retail price will be £9.99.

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Sir Malcolm Sargent, a rising conductor in 1931, is the musical director of Gipsy Blood, with a score based on Bizet’s opera. Celebrated American soprano Marguerite Namara stars as the capricious gypsy girl from the cigarette factory.

Co-performers include Thomas Burke as Carmen’s tormented lover, Don José, and New Zealand-born baritone Lance Fairfax as his rival, the toreador Escamillo.