Les Sylphides(1953)
Les Sylphides Synopsis
A studio performance of the ballet Les Sylphides by Michel Fokine, first broadcast on 3 April 1953 and starring Alicia Markova, John Field, Violetta Elvin and Svetlana Beriosova.
Les Sylphides (1953) is a music and tv movie film directed by Christian Simpson, released on April 3, 1953 with a runtime of 32m. It stars Alicia Markova, Violetta Elvin, Svetlana Beriosova and John Field.
- Director:
- Christian Simpson
- Producers:
- Christian Simpson
- Composer:
- Frédéric Chopin
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Les Sylphides Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Alicia Markova
Alicia Markova
as Principal dancer (Nocturne in A♭ major / Prelude in A major / Waltz in C# major / Grande valse brilliante in E♭ major)
Violetta Elvin
as Principal dancer (Nocturne in A♭ major / Mazurka in D major / Grade valse brilliante in E♭ major)
- Svetlana Beriosova
Svetlana Beriosova
as Principal dancer (Nocturne in A♭ major / Waltz in G♭ major / Grande valse brilliante in E♭ major)
- John Field
John Field
as Principal dancer (Nocturne in A♭ major / Mazurka in C major / Waltz in C# major / Grande valse brilliante in E♭ major)
Tamara Karsavina
as Self (Introduction)
- Betty Ash
Betty Ash
as Corps de Ballet
- Judy Collins
Judy Collins
as Corps de Ballet
- Patricia Cree
Patricia Cree
as Corps de Ballet
- Juliet Darnley
Juliet Darnley
as Corps de Ballet
- Joan Elvin
Joan Elvin
as Corps de Ballet
- Marjorie Field
Marjorie Field
as Corps de Ballet
- Audrey Harman
Audrey Harman
as Corps de Ballet
Key crew
Directed by Christian Simpson, produced by Christian Simpson.
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Les Sylphides – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Les Sylphides online?
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Who stars in Les Sylphides?
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The main cast of Les Sylphides (1953) includes Alicia Markova, Violetta Elvin, Svetlana Beriosova, John Field and Tamara Karsavina. The film was directed by Christian Simpson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Les Sylphides released?
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Les Sylphides was released on April 3, 1953 and runs for 32m.