The Red Shoes (1948)
- 8.2
- 2h 15min
- Romance, Drama, Music
- 1948-09-06 (USA)
Storyline
Under the authoritarian rule of charismatic ballet impressario Boris Lermontov, his proteges realize the full promise of their talents, but at a price: utter devotion to their art and complete loyalty to Lermontov himself. Under his near-obsessive guidance, young ballerina Victoria Page is poised for superstardom, but earns Lermontov's scorn when she falls in love with Julian Craster, composer of "The Red Shoes," the ballet Lermontov is staging to showcase her talents. Vicky leaves the company and marries Craster, but still finds herself torn between Lermontov's demands and those of her heart.
Plot Keywords
ballet, ballerina, dancer, dance, composer, music conductor, monte carlo, marriage, choreography, choreographer, theatre, protege, fairy tale, dancing, conductor, redheaded woman, mentor protege relationship, letter, london england, mediterranean sea
Short Review
These faults, if faults they be, may well be outweighed by the beauty of the ballet sequences and music, by the skill with which Mr Powell always uses colour, and by Miss Shearer's endearing charm.
