Tales of Beatrix Potter
Synopsis
The Royal Ballet Company brings Squirrel Nutkin, Tom Thumb, Hunca Munca, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Jeremy Fisher, Pigling Bland, and Pigwig to the screen doing pirouettes and pas de deux in this filmed ballet production directed by Reginald Mills. The film more properly belongs, however, to choreographer Frederick Ashmore, composer John Lanchbery, and costume designer Rostislav Douboujinsky. This literal adaptation concerns the shy Beatrix Potter and how, when all of the toy animals in her room come to life, she emerges from her shell and begins to enjoy life. Sequences include a rowdy dance with Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca destroying a collection of plaster food, a midnight pas de deux between Pigling Bland and Pigwig, and a corps de ballet of dancing mice.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Mills
- Screenplay & Story
- Beatrix Potter, Christine Edzard, Richard Goodwin
- Original Score
- John Lanchbery
- Original Title
- Tales of Beatrix Potter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- GW Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EMI Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Mills
Beatrix Potter, Christine Edzard, Richard Goodwin
John Lanchbery
Austin Dempster
John Rushton
John Brabourne, Richard Goodwin
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Mills
Director
Christine Edzard
Writer
Richard Goodwin
Writer
Richard Goodwin
Producer
John Lanchbery
Original Music Composer
Austin Dempster
Director of Photography
John Rushton
Editor
Christine Edzard
Production Design
Christine Edzard
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of Beatrix Potter
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What is Tales of Beatrix Potter about?
The Royal Ballet Company brings Squirrel Nutkin, Tom Thumb, Hunca Munca, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Jeremy Fisher, Pigling Bland, and Pigwig to the screen doing pirouettes and pas de deux in this filmed ballet production directed by Reginald Mills. The film more properly belongs, however, to choreographer Frederick Ashmore, composer John Lanchbery, and costume designer Rostislav Douboujinsky. This literal adaptation concerns the shy Beatrix Potter and how, when all of the toy animals in her room come to life, she emerges from her shell and begins to enjoy life. Sequences include a rowdy dance with Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca destroying a collection of plaster food, a midnight pas de deux between Pigling Bland and Pigwig, and a corps de ballet of dancing mice.
Who directed Tales of Beatrix Potter?
Tales of Beatrix Potter was directed by Reginald Mills.
Who stars in Tales of Beatrix Potter?
The principal cast of Tales of Beatrix Potter includes Frederick Ashton, Alexander Grant, Julie Wood, Keith Martin, Ann Howard.
When was Tales of Beatrix Potter released and how long is it?
Tales of Beatrix Potter was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Tales of Beatrix Potter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tales of Beatrix Potter was composed by John Lanchbery.
Is Tales of Beatrix Potter based on a book or true story?
Tales of Beatrix Potter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Beatrix Potter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tales of Beatrix Potter?
Tales of Beatrix Potter holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).