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Saraband for Dead Lovers (Original title)Saraband (Alternative title)
Dates: 1948 (Copyright), 08 September 1948 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Basil Dearden

Synopsis: The story of Sophie-Dorothea, wife of dissolute George-Louis of Hanover who became George I of England, and her love for Count Philip von Königsmark, a Swedish soldier of fortune.

Genres:
Romance, Historical drama

Subject:
18th century
Releases
Date: 08 September 1948Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 96 mins Length: 8627 FeetDialogue (original): English

Credits (47)
Production Company: Ealing Studios, Producer: Michael Balcon, Associate Producer: Michael Relph, Unit Production Manager: Ralph D. Hogg, Production Supervisor: Hal Mason, Assistant Director: Stanley Irving, [Assistant Director (2nd)]: John Meadows, [Assistant Director (3rd)]: Norman Priggen, [Casting]: Robert Ould, [Crowd Casting]: Muriel Cole, Screenplay: John Dighton, Screenplay: Alexander Mackendrick, Based on the novel by: Helen Simpson, Director of Photography: Douglas Slocombe, Technicolor Colour Consultant: Natalie Kalmus, Associate Technicolor Colour Consultant: Joan Bridge, Camera Operator: Jeff Seaholme, [Focus Puller]: Ian Craig, [Clapper Loader]: Herbert Salisbury, [Stills]: Eddie Orton, [Stills]: Bob Penn, Roy Gough, Editor: Michael Truman, [Assistant Editor]: Bernard Gribble, Production Designer: Michael Relph, Art Director: Jim Morahan, Art Director: William Kellner, [Draughtsman]: Len Wills, [Draughtsman]: Jack Shampan, Norman Dorme, Mme Rosay's Costume Designer: George K. Benda, Costumes: B.J.Simmons & Company, Wardrobe Supervisor: Anthony Mendleson, Make-up: Ernest Taylor, Make-up: Harry Frampton, [Assistant Make-up]: Harry Davo, [Masks]: Hugh Skillan, Hairstyles: Barbara Barnard, Doreen Hart, Music: Alan Rawsthorne, Music Performed by: The Philharmonia Orchestra, Music Conductor: Ernest Irving, Sound Supervisor: Stephen Dalby, Recording: John Mitchell, [Dubbing Editor]: Gordon Stone, [Publicity]: Monja Danischewsky
Cast (30)
Stewart Granger (Konigsmark), Joan Greenwood (Sophie-Dorothea), Flora Robson (Countess Platen), Françoise Rosay (The Electress Sophie), Barbara Leake (Maria), Miles Malleson (Lord of Misrule), Anthony Lang (young Prince George), Edward Sinclair (Nils), Allan Jeayes (Governor at Ahlden), Aubrey Mallalieu, Guy Rolfe (envoy at Ahlden), Frederick Valk (The Elector Ernest Augustus), Peter Bull (Prince George-Louis), Anthony Quayle (Durer), Michael Gough (Prince Charles), Megs Jenkins (Frau Busche), Jill Balcon (Knesbeck), David Horne (Duke George William (Dorothea's parents)), Mercia Swinburne (Countess Eleanore (Dorothea's Parents)), Cecil Trouncer (Major Eck), Noel Howlett (Count Platen), Rosemary Lang (Young Princess Sophie), Margaret Vines (servant), Peter George (Anders), W.E. Holloway (lawyer), Miles Eason, Victor Adams, Peter Albrecht (soldier), Janet Howe (Spanish singer), Sandra Dorne ([uncredited])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (9)
In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v7 n1 2010  Pages: 21-33
Title: Ealing's colour aesthetic: Saraband for Dead LoversAuthor: JOHNSTON, Keith Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the mixed response to the use of Technicolor by Ealing Studios for its film SARABAND FOR DEAD LOVERS. With reference to the film's production history, reception and textual analysis, discusses the aesthetical use of colour.

In: Sight and Sound v4 n3 March 1994  Page: 62
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n3 March 1994: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note

In: Classic Images n172 October 1989  Page: 20,23,53
Title: [Classic Images - n172 October 1989: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Time Out n459 2 Feb 1979  Page: 46
Title: [Time Out - n459 2 Feb 1979: no known title]Language: English

In: Motion Picture Herald v174 n12 19 Mar 1949
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v174 n12 19 Mar 1949: no known title]Language: English

In: Today's Cinema v71 n5699 10 Sep 1948
Title: [Today's Cinema - v71 n5699 10 Sep 1948: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v15 n177 September 1948  Page: 126
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v15 n177 September 1948: no known title]Language: English

In: Kinematograph Weekly n2158 9 Sep 1948
Title: [Kinematograph Weekly - n2158 9 Sep 1948: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinema and Theatre v15 n2 January 1948  Page: 16
Title: [Cinema and Theatre - v15 n2 January 1948: no known title]Language: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
Title: Saraband for dead lovers: the film and its production at Ealing Studios
Author: BALCON, Sir Michael  Pages: 103p.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(81)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8632 FeetBFI identifier: C-633285
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8632 FeetStock date: 1995BFI identifier: C-639837
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8632 FeetBFI identifier: C-672471
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)



Digital materials(1)
Description: WAVUncompressed - BFI identifier: N-7107002
Status: Master



Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 91.3 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1510475
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape



Film materials(79)
Description: BFI identifier: C-1510465
Status: On loan - Restricted access to film on loan to BFI


Description: BFI identifier: C-1606442
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 8633 FeetStock date: 1990BFI identifier: C-627369
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteBFI identifier: C-665805
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 1000 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1604731
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8632 FeetBFI identifier: C-633285
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8632 FeetStock date: 1995BFI identifier: C-639837
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8632 FeetBFI identifier: C-672471
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 750 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605488
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 600 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605546
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 550 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605562
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 50 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605573
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 500 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-1605761
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 650 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605763
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 100 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605771
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 100 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605813
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 50 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-1605941
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 600 FeetBFI identifier: C-1606440
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation PositiveBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 8633 FeetStock date: 1990BFI identifier: C-627367
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteBFI identifier: C-665803
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation PromasterBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 50 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605584
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation PromasterBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 700 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605611
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation PromasterBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 100 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605826
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Cyan Separation PromasterBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 9050 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-1605972
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 50 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605747
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 50 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605779
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 50 FeetStock date: 1955BFI identifier: C-1606039
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 700 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605489
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 500 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605547
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 550 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605563
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 50 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605578
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 650 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605764
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 500 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-1605768
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 650 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605769
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 100 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605772
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 100 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605814
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 50 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-1605944
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation PromasterBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 8633 FeetStock date: 1990BFI identifier: C-627368
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteBFI identifier: C-665804
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation PromasterBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 50 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605586
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation PromasterBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 700 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605612
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation PromasterBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 100 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605827
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Magenta Separation PromasterBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 9050 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-1605877
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Master PositiveBase: CTASound: SoundLength: 8633 FeetStock date: 1990BFI identifier: C-627370
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Master PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 10850 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-1605466
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Master PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 3800 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605553
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Master PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 9100 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-1605731
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Master PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 50 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605738
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Master PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 1000 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605773
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 50 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605588
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 3800 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-1605592
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 1900 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605741
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Original / Dupe Cyan Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 8633 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-624119
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Original / Dupe Magenta Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 8633 FeetStock date: 1946Stock date: 1946BFI identifier: C-624121
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Original / Dupe Yellow Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 8633 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-624118
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 8633 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-624117
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 600 FeetBFI identifier: C-1606439
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 50 FeetBFI identifier: C-1606546
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 8633 FeetStock date: 1990BFI identifier: C-627371
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 10400 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-1605433
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 9025 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605549
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 700 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605593
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 600 FeetStock date: 1955BFI identifier: C-1605721
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 500 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605754
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 700 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605487
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 500 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605545
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 550 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605561
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 50 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605572
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 650 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605762
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 100 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605770
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 500 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-1605777
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 100 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605812
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 50 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-1605940
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 600 FeetBFI identifier: C-1606441
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation PromasterBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 8633 FeetStock date: 1990BFI identifier: C-627366
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation PromasterBase: SafetySound: MuteBFI identifier: C-665802
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation PromasterBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 700 FeetBFI identifier: C-1605610
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation PromasterBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 100 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-1605825
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Yellow Separation PromasterBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 8750 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-1606041
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film