Word: teherina
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Counterpointed with this theme is the love affair of one young man of the family with a dancer in Jouvet's troupe. Gaby Morlay plays the young man in a bright and cheerful way; Lumilla Teherina is as alluring as only a ballerina can be. But in spite of the excellence of the acting, top honors must go to the script. It wanders from light comedy to near-tragedy a little too easily for comfort, but it handles both moods well. Especially adept is the dialogue, which consists mainly to flip but meaningful Gallic sentiments on life and love...
This accurate study of backstage ballet life is possible because the producers hit upon the idea of employing real ballet dancers to play the parts. Robert Helpmann, who is not only the biggest attraction in British ballet but also a Shakespearean actor, is given a featured role. Ludmilla Teherina plays herself, a temperamental but very luscious prima ballerina...
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