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    Unique ID Code: 0000093507
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    Added on: 19/4/2007 23:36
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    Royal Ballet, The (UK)

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    Margot Fonteyn in her prime
    Certificate: U
    Running Time: 130 mins
    Retail Price: £9.99
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    Synopsis:
    Filmed on the stage of The Royal Opera House at Covent Garden in 1960, director Paul Czinner`s outstanding film showcases prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn in what was her first feature film. Partnered by Michael Somes, this DVD includes magical performances from:

    Ondine
    The Firebird
    Swan Lake (Act II)

    Special Features:
    As well as the three acts which illustrate the versatility of Fonteyn and Somes, `The Royal Ballet` also includes the original booklet as a PDF, a stills gallery and an interview with Margot Fonteyn from LWT`s Sunday Sunday originally broadcast on ITV in 1984.

    Video Tracks:
    Widescreen Anamorphic 1.66:1

    Audio Tracks:
    PCM Mono

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