Royal Ballet, The (UK)

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The Royal Ballet
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Alan Titherington

Margot Fonteyn in her prime
Certificate: U
Running Time: 130 mins
Retail Price: £9.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Musical Recording

Synopsis:
Filmed on the stage of The Royal Opera House at Covent Garden in 1960, director Paul Czinner`s outstanding film showcases prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn in what was her first feature film. Partnered by Michael Somes, this DVD includes magical performances from:

Ondine
The Firebird
Swan Lake (Act II)

Special Features:
As well as the three acts which illustrate the versatility of Fonteyn and Somes, `The Royal Ballet` also includes the original booklet as a PDF, a stills gallery and an interview with Margot Fonteyn from LWT`s Sunday Sunday originally broadcast on ITV in 1984.