GIPSY BLOOD (U)

Thu, Jul 04, 2013 13:31 CET

Part of “The British Film” collection

ADAPTED from the famous musical Carrmen, Gipsy Blood (U) is the filmed musical version of Prosper Mérimée’s classic story of passion and fatal jealousy. Gipsy Blood is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements and will be available on DVD from 22 July, RRP £9.99, courtesy of Network.

Sir Malcolm Sargent, a rising conductor in 1931, is the musical director of Gipsy Blood, with a score based on Bizet’s opera. Celebrated American soprano Marguerite Namara stars as the capricious gypsy girl from the cigarette factory. Co-performers include Thomas Burke as Carmen’s tormented lover, Don José, and New Zealand-born baritone Lance Fairfax as his rival, the toreador Escamillo.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

GIPSY BLOOD (CARMEN) Release Date: 22 July 2013

RRP: £9.99 Running Time: 77 mins (approx.)

Screen Ratios: 1.19.1 (black and white) No. of Discs: 1

Catalogue no. 7953912

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