| Description |
1 videocassette (79 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. |
| Physical Medium |
1/2 in. |
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polychrome |
| Description |
analog |
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magnetic |
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stereo |
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VHS |
| Note |
Ballet based on the fairytale by E.T.A. Hoffmann, with music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. |
| Performer |
Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gelsey Kirkland, Alexander Minz; American Ballet Theatre. |
| Note |
Videocassette release of the 1977 production. |
| Credits |
Director, Tony Charmoli; producer/writer, Yanna Kroyt Brandt; narrator, Norman Rose. |
| Note |
Hi-fi, stereo., Dolby system. |
| System Details |
VHS format. |
| Summary |
On Christmas Eve after a day of festivities, a young girl on the verge of growing up sleeps and dreams about the transformation of her toy soldier into a handsome prince, his battle and victory over a wicked Mouse King, beautiful puppets, a giant Christmas tree, and a kingdom of sweets. |
| Genre/Form |
Ballets.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Baryshnikov, Mikhail, 1948- performer.
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Kirkland, Gelsey, performer.
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Minz, Alexander, performer.
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Charmoli, Tony, director.
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Brandt, Yanna, producer.
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Rose, Norman, 1917-2004, narrator.
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Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822.
Nussknacker und Mausekönig.
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Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893.
Shchelkunchik.
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American Ballet Theatre, performer.
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Jodav Productions.
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Kroyt Brandt Productions, Inc.
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MGM/UA Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
American Ballet Theatre and Mikhail Baryshnikov production of The nutcracker |
| Music No. |
M500177 MGM/UA Home Video |
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