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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.
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How long is Gipsy Blood?
Gipsy Blood has a runtime of 1h 20m (1 hour and 20 minutes).
Who directed Gipsy Blood?
Gipsy Blood was directed by Cecil Lewis and released in 1931.
What genre is Gipsy Blood?
Gipsy Blood is a Music, Drama film (1931).
Who stars in Gipsy Blood?
The cast of Gipsy Blood includes Marguerite Namara, Thomas F. Burke, Lance Fairfax, Lester Matthews, Mary Clare.
What is the TMDB rating for Gipsy Blood?
Gipsy Blood has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 1 votes.
