Tales of Beatrix Potter (1971)

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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… More 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. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Reginald Mills
Written By: Christine Edzard, Richard B. Goodwin, Beatrix Potter
Genres: Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts, Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Theaters: Jun 30, 1971 Limited
On DVD: Mar 29, 2005
Studio: MGM

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Carrie R. Wheadon, Common Sense Media
While lovely, ballet version is hard for kids to follow.

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Cast

            Frederick Ashton as Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle

            Alexander Grant  as Peter Rabbit

            Ann Howard as Jemima Puddle-Duck

            Wayne Sleep as Squirrel Nutkin/Tom Thumb

            Michael Coleman as Jeremy Fisher

            Lesley Collier as Hunca Munca

            Joan Benham as The Nurse

            Leslie Edwards as Mr. Brown

            Gary Grant as Alexander Town Mouse

            The Royal Ballet
            
            Graham Fletcher as SquirrelsCountry Mice

            Julie Wood as Mrs. Tittlemouse

            Keith Martin as Johnny Town Mouse

            Robert Mead as Fox

            Wilfred Babbage as Cox the Butler

            Sally Ashby as Mrs. Pettitoes/Tabitha Twitchit

            Erin Geraghty as Beatrix Potter

            Carole Ainsworth as SquirrelsCountry Mice

            Avril Bergen as SquirrelsCountry Mice

            Jill Cooke as SquirrelsCountry Mice

            Bridget Goodricke as SquirrelsCountry Mice

            Brenda Last as Black Berkshire Pig

            Suzanna Raymond as SquirrelsCountry Mice

            Rosemary Taylor as SquirrelsCountry Mice

            Anita Young as Squirrels/Country Mice

            Bob Mead
            
            Garry Grant
            
            Royal Ballet Company
            
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