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Adventures of Don Quixote / G.W. Pabst, Feodor Chaliapin / English and French Versions / Songs by Jacques Ibert and Alexander Dargomyzhsky / DESIGN AND PACKAGINGO 2006 VIDEO ARTISTS INTERNATIONAL / DVD
Format: NTSC
Run time: 73 Minutes
UPC: 089948436799
- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 Ounces
- Item model number : 089948436799
- Director : Georg Wilhelm Pabst
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, NTSC, Black & White
- Run time : 1 hour and 13 minutes
- Release date : May 30, 2006
- Actors : Feodor Chaliapin Sr., George Robey, Ren Donnio, Rene Valliers, Emily Fitzroy
- Studio : Video Artists Int'L
- Writers : Alexandre Arnoux, Georg Wilhelm Pabst, John Farrow, Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra, Paul Morand
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
The renowned Russian basso Feodor Chaliapin (1873-1938), regarded as one of the greatest singing actors of his day, left an invaluable record of his art in the film Don Quixote (1933). His association with Cervantes' mad hero extends at least as far back as 1910, when he assumed the title role in Massenet's opera Don Quichotte, a part created especially for Chaliapin. His expressive face alone would have made him the quintessential Knight of the Mournful Countenance.
Having portrayed Ivan the Terrible in 1915 for an unsuccessful silent film, Chaliapin avoided screen roles until the sound era allowed him to record not only his gestures, but also his voice in Don Quixote.
The film was shot in English and French versions, both of which are included in this DVD release. (A German-language version was also filmed.) Though primarily an actor in this film, Chaliapin is
afforded ample opportunity to sing. The musical score consists of four songs by Jacques Ibert and one by Alexander Dargomyzhsky. This precious document preserves the arresting demeanor, the vocal riches, and the dramatic power of an operatic legend.
ADVENTURES OF DON QUIXOTE (1933)
English and French Versions
- Don Quixote Sancho Panza
- Carrasco
- Priest
- Sancho's Wife
- Feodor Chaliapin (English and French)
- George Robey (English) / Dorville (French)
- Frank Stanmore (English) / C. Leger (French)
- Emily Fitzroy (English) / Mady Berry (French)
- Renée Valliers (English and French)
- Donnio (English and French)
- Dulcinea
Directed by G. W. Pabst
Songs by Jacques Ibert and Alexander Dargomyzhsky
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DESIGN AND PACKAGINGO 2006 VIDEO ARTISTS INTERNATIONAL
PRODUCED FOR DVD BY ALLAN ALTMAN DESIGN: RAYMOND EDWARDS
