The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)

Director: Michael Powell

A melancholy poet reflects on three women he loved and lost in the past: a mechanical performing doll, a Venetian courtesan, and the consumptive daughter of a celebrated composer.

Cast

Moira Shearer

Stella / Olympia

Ludmilla Tchérina

Giulietta

Pamela Brown

Niklaus

Léonide Massine

Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz

Ann Ayars

Antonia

Robert Helpmann

Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle

Frederick Ashton

Kleinsach / Cochenille

Robert Rounseville

Hoffmann

Mogens Wieth

Crespel

Lionel Harris

Pitichinaccio