Tales of Beatrix Potter (Original title)Peter Rabbit and Tales of Beatrix Potter (Alternative title)
Dates: 1971 (Copyright), 02 April 1971 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Reginald Mills
Synopsis: Five of Beatrix Potter's stories for children provide the narrative thread for this filmed ballet, which includes guest appearances by some of her other animal characters and a short wordless interlude in which the young Beatrix is shown drawing her pet mouse.
Genre: Musical
Subjects: Children's literature, Potter, Beatrix (1866 - 1943), Dance
Releases
Date: 1971not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 90 mins Length: 8100 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: February 2019Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 90 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: New filmsAuthor: BRADLEY, Lloyd Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v40 n477 October 1973 Pages: 83-84
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v40 n477 October 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Today's Cinema n9894 2 Apr 1971 Page: 8
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9894 2 Apr 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: ABC Film Review v21 n2 February 1971 Page: 38
Title: [ABC Film Review - v21 n2 February 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 14 Apr 1971 Page: 16
Title: [Variety - 14 Apr 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v17 n9 June 1971 Page: 80
Title: [Films and Filming - v17 n9 June 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: ABC Film Review v21 n6 June 1971 Page: 14
Title: [ABC Film Review - v21 n6 June 1971: no known title]Language: English
Description: Background notes on Beatrix Potter's life and work.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v216 n39 22 Jun 1971 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v216 n39 22 Jun 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v40 n3 Summer 1971 Page: Summer 167
Title: [Sight and Sound - v40 n3 Summer 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Filmfacts v14 n13 1971 Page: 308
Title: [Filmfacts - v14 n13 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3312 3 Apr 1971
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3312 3 Apr 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: ABC Film Review v21 n3 March 1971 Page: 10
Title: [ABC Film Review - v21 n3 March 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Today's Cinema n9845 6 Oct 1970 Page: 8
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9845 6 Oct 1970: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Kine Weekly n3287 10 Oct 1970 Page: 13
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3287 10 Oct 1970: no known title]Language: English
Description: On prod.
Author: GODDEN, Rumer Pages: 208p.
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8109 FeetBFI identifier: C-510161
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Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1385382
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Description: Video - TX date: 1983-04-03BFI identifier: C-166567
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1385382
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Description: 35mm Magenta Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 450 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299197
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magenta Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 300 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299202
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Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Yellow Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 300 FeetBFI identifier: C-1226525
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 1971 (Copyright), 02 April 1971 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Reginald Mills
Synopsis: Five of Beatrix Potter's stories for children provide the narrative thread for this filmed ballet, which includes guest appearances by some of her other animal characters and a short wordless interlude in which the young Beatrix is shown drawing her pet mouse.
Genre: Musical
Subjects: Children's literature, Potter, Beatrix (1866 - 1943), Dance
Releases
Date: 1971not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 90 mins Length: 8100 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: February 2019Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 90 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(33)
©: EMI Film Productions, Present: EMI Film Productions, Released through: MGM-EMI Film Distributors Ltd., Executive Producer: John Brabourne, Produced by: Richard Goodwin, Unit Manager: Jim Brennan, [Production Secretary]: Elisabeth Woodthorpe, Assistant Director: Jack Causey, Continuity: Maggie Unsworth, Adapted for the screen by: Richard Goodwin, Christine Edzard, Books by: Beatrix Potter, Director of Photography: Austin Dempster, [Photographic Effects]: Tom Howard, Camera Operator: Freddy Cooper, [Assistant Camera, 2nd Camera]: Cedric James, Editor: John Rushton, [Art Director]: John Howell, Sets Designed by: Christine Edzard, Costumes Designed by: Christine Edzard, Wardrobe Supervisor: Dulcie Midwinter, Masks by: Rostislav Doboujinsky, Music by/Conductor: John Lanchbery, Leader of the Orchestra: Charles Taylor, {Music Performed by}: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Musical Reproduction: Brian Culverhouse, Choreography by: Frederick Ashton, [Sound]: Freddie Donahue, Mixer: Len Abbott, Sound Editor: Leslie Hodgson, Publicity: Edna Tromans, Made at: EMI-MGM Elstree Studios
Cast
(28)
Frederick Ashton (Mrs Tiggywinkle), Alexander Grant (Peter Rabbit), Julie Wood (Mrs Tittlemouse), Keith Martin (Johnny Townmouse), Ann Howard (Jemima Puddleduck), Robert Mead (fox), Alexander Grant (Pigling Bland), Garry Grant (Alexander), Sally Ashby (Mrs Pettitoes), Brenda Last (black Berkshire pig), Michael Coleman (Jeremy Fisher), Wayne Sleep (Tom Thumb), Lesley Collier (Hunca Munca), Wayne Sleep (Squirrel Nutkin), Leslie Edwards (owl), Sally Ashby (Tabitha Twitchit), Carole Ainsworth, Avril Bergen, Jill Cooke, Graham Fletcher, Bridget Goodricke, Suzanna Raymond, Rosemary Taylor, Anita Young, Erin Geraghty (Beatrix Potter), Joan Benham (the nurse), Wilfred Babbage (Cox the butler), Pamela Stanley ([old Beatrix])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(14)
In: Empire n31 January 1992 Page: 28Title: New filmsAuthor: BRADLEY, Lloyd Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v40 n477 October 1973 Pages: 83-84
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v40 n477 October 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Today's Cinema n9894 2 Apr 1971 Page: 8
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9894 2 Apr 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: ABC Film Review v21 n2 February 1971 Page: 38
Title: [ABC Film Review - v21 n2 February 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 14 Apr 1971 Page: 16
Title: [Variety - 14 Apr 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v17 n9 June 1971 Page: 80
Title: [Films and Filming - v17 n9 June 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: ABC Film Review v21 n6 June 1971 Page: 14
Title: [ABC Film Review - v21 n6 June 1971: no known title]Language: English
Description: Background notes on Beatrix Potter's life and work.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v216 n39 22 Jun 1971 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v216 n39 22 Jun 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v40 n3 Summer 1971 Page: Summer 167
Title: [Sight and Sound - v40 n3 Summer 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Filmfacts v14 n13 1971 Page: 308
Title: [Filmfacts - v14 n13 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3312 3 Apr 1971
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3312 3 Apr 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: ABC Film Review v21 n3 March 1971 Page: 10
Title: [ABC Film Review - v21 n3 March 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Today's Cinema n9845 6 Oct 1970 Page: 8
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9845 6 Oct 1970: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Kine Weekly n3287 10 Oct 1970 Page: 13
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3287 10 Oct 1970: no known title]Language: English
Description: On prod.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: tale of the Tales: the Beatrix Potter balletAuthor: GODDEN, Rumer Pages: 208p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(19)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8109 FeetBFI identifier: C-510161
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1385382
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(2)
Description: Video - TX date: 1983-04-03BFI identifier: C-166567
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1385382
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(17)
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Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8118 FeetBFI identifier: C-166518
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11084 FeetBFI identifier: C-166516
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8109 FeetBFI identifier: C-510161
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Cyan Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 9500 FeetBFI identifier: C-1226488
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Cyan Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 450 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299196
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Cyan Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 300 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299201
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Cyan Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 300 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299203
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magenta Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 9500 FeetBFI identifier: C-1226489
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magenta Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 450 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299197
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magenta Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 300 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299202
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magenta Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 300 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299205
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm PositiveBFI identifier: C-166515
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Yellow Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 450 FeetBFI identifier: C-1226484
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Yellow Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 300 FeetBFI identifier: C-1226524
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Yellow Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 9500 FeetBFI identifier: C-1226487
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Yellow Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 300 FeetBFI identifier: C-1226525
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film