The Tales of Beatrix Potter

The Tales Of Beatrix Potter

Tales of Beatrix Potter is a 1971 ballet film based on the children's stories of English author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. The film was directed by Reginald Mills, choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton (who danced the role of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle), and starred artists of the Royal Ballet. The musical score was arranged by John Lanchbery from various sources such as the operas of Michael Balfe and of Sir Arthur Sullivan, and performed by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.

Tales of Beatrix Potter is the only feature film directed by Mills, who is best known as a film editor. Mills had edited The Red Shoes (1948) and several other films incorporating ballet that were directed and produced by Powell and Pressburger; Mills' editing of The Red Shoes was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Film Editing.