Tales of Beatrix Potter (1971)
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.
Director: Reginald Mills
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Frederick Ashton as Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle |
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Alexander Grant as Pigling Bland / Peter Rabbit |
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Julie Wood as Mrs. Tittlemouse |
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Keith Martin as Johnny Townmouse |
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Ann Howard as Jemina Puddleduck |
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Bob Mead as Fox (as Robert Mead) |
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Garry Grant as Alexander |
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Sally Ashby as Mrs. Pettitoes / Tabitha |
| Sound | John Lanchbery | Original Music Composer |
| Crew | Frederick Ashton | Choreographer |
| Writing | Richard Goodwin | Writer |
| Production | Richard Goodwin | Producer |
| Writing | Beatrix Potter | Novel |
| Production | John Brabourne | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Reginald Mills | Director |
| Writing | Christine Edzard | Writer |
| Sound | Leslie Hodgson | Sound Editor |
| Camera | Freddie Cooper | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Len Abbott | Sound Mixer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Dulcie Midwinter | Wardrobe Supervisor |
| Production | Jim Brennan | Unit Manager |
| Directing | Maggie Unsworth | Continuity |
| Visual Effects | Tom Howard | Visual Effects |
| Sound | John Lanchbery | Conductor |
| Art | Christine Edzard | Set Designer |
| Directing | Jack Causey | Assistant Director |
| Art | John Howell | Art Direction |
| Art | Christine Edzard | Production Design |
| Editing | John Rushton | Editor |
| Camera | Austin Dempster | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Christine Edzard | Costume Design |
