Gipsy Blood
Synopsis
In 1931, Sir Malcolm Sargent – then a rising young conductor – acted as musical director for this first filmed musical version of Prosper Mérimée’s classic story of passion and fatal jealousy, Carmen. With a score based on Bizet’s opera, Gipsy Blood features celebrated American soprano Marguerite Namara as the capricious gypsy girl from the cigarette factory; her 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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecil Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Prosper Mérimée, Cecil Lewis, Walter C. Mycroft
- Original Title
- Gipsy Blood
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecil Lewis
Prosper Mérimée, Cecil Lewis, Walter C. Mycroft
Department Leadership Roster
Cecil Lewis
Director
Cecil Lewis
Writer
Walter C. Mycroft
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gipsy Blood
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What is Gipsy Blood about?
In 1931, Sir Malcolm Sargent – then a rising young conductor – acted as musical director for this first filmed musical version of Prosper Mérimée’s classic story of passion and fatal jealousy, Carmen. With a score based on Bizet’s opera, Gipsy Blood features celebrated American soprano Marguerite Namara as the capricious gypsy girl from the cigarette factory; her 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.
Who directed Gipsy Blood?
Gipsy Blood was directed by Cecil Lewis.
Who stars in Gipsy Blood?
The principal cast of Gipsy Blood includes Marguerite Namara, Thomas F. Burke, Lance Fairfax, Lester Matthews, Mary Clare.
When was Gipsy Blood released and how long is it?
Gipsy Blood was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Gipsy Blood based on a book or true story?
Gipsy Blood is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Prosper Mérimée".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gipsy Blood?
Gipsy Blood holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).