Gipsy Blood (1931)
In 1931, Sir Malcolm Sargent – then a rising young conductor – acted as musical director for this first filmed musical version of Prosper Mérimée’s classic story of passion and fatal jealousy, Carmen. With a score based on Bizet’s opera, Gipsy Blood features celebrated American soprano Marguerite Namara as the capricious gypsy girl from the cigarette factory; her 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.
Director: Cecil Lewis
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 30, 1931
Cast
- Marguerite Namara - Carmen
- Thomas F. Burke - Don Jose
- Lance Fairfax - Escamillo
- Lester Matthews - Zuniga
- Mary Clare - Factory Girl
- Lewin Mannering - Innkeeper
- Hay Petrie - Remenado
- Dennis Wyndham - Doncairo
Screenplay
Production: British International Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Cecil Lewis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gipsy Blood about?
- In 1931, Sir Malcolm Sargent – then a rising young conductor – acted as musical director for this first filmed musical version of Prosper Mérimée’s classic story of passion and fatal jealousy, Carmen. With a score based on Bizet’s opera, Gipsy Blood features celebrated American soprano Marguerite Namara as the capricious gypsy girl from the cigarette factory; her 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.
- Who directed Gipsy Blood?
- Gipsy Blood was directed by Cecil Lewis.
- Who stars in Gipsy Blood?
- Gipsy Blood stars Marguerite Namara, Thomas F. Burke, Lance Fairfax, Lester Matthews, Mary Clare, Lewin Mannering.
- How long is Gipsy Blood?
- Gipsy Blood has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Gipsy Blood?
- Gipsy Blood is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Gipsy Blood produced?
- Gipsy Blood was produced in United Kingdom.