Carnival
Synopsis
A melodrama about a 19th-century ballet dancer who makes an unfortunate career move by marrying a taciturn Cornish farmer. She soon longs for the bright lights of the big city and for the arms of her artist lover. Unfortunately, her husband is all too aware of this.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Haynes
- Screenplay & Story
- Compton MacKenzie
- Original Score
- Nicholas Brodszky
- Original Title
- Carnival
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Haynes
Compton MacKenzie
Nicholas Brodszky
Guy Green
Ralph Kemplen
Compton MacKenzie
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Haynes
Director
Compton MacKenzie
Writer
Compton MacKenzie
Producer
Ralph Kemplen
Editor
Margaret Furse
Costume Design
Oliver Messel
Costume Design
Guy Green
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnival
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carnival about?
A melodrama about a 19th-century ballet dancer who makes an unfortunate career move by marrying a taciturn Cornish farmer. She soon longs for the bright lights of the big city and for the arms of her artist lover. Unfortunately, her husband is all too aware of this.
Who directed Carnival?
Carnival was directed by Stanley Haynes.
Who stars in Carnival?
The principal cast of Carnival includes Sally Gray, Michael Wilding, Stanley Holloway, Bernard Miles, Jean Kent.
When was Carnival released and how long is it?
Carnival was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Carnival?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carnival was composed by Nicholas Brodszky.