Ballet Shoes(2008)
“Dreams do come true.”
Overview
An unusual explorer named Gum and his kindly niece adopt three orphans -- Pauline, Petrova and Posy -- and raise them as sisters in 1930s London. But the girls must fend for themselves when Gum doesn't return from one of his adventures. Together, they nurture their passions for acting, aviation and ballet in this charming TV adaptation of Noel Streatfield's novel.
Director
Sandra Goldbacher
Studio
Granada Television
Cast
Emilia Fox
as Sylvia Brown
Victoria Wood
as Nana
Emma Watson
as Pauline Fossil
Yasmin Paige
as Petrova Fossil
Lucy Boynton
as Posy Fossil
Marc Warren
as Mr. Simpson
Richard Griffiths
as Great Uncle Matthew
Lucy Cohu
as Theo Dane
Gemma Jones
as Dr. Jakes
Harriet Walter
as Dr. Smith
Eileen Atkins
as Madame Fidolia
Heather Nicol
as Winifred Bagnall
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Granada Television • BBC
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What is Ballet Shoes about?▼
An unusual explorer named Gum and his kindly niece adopt three orphans -- Pauline, Petrova and Posy -- and raise them as sisters in 1930s London. But the girls must fend for themselves when Gum doesn't return from one of his adventures. Together, they nurture their passions for acting, aviation and ballet in this charming TV adaptation of Noel Streatfield's novel.
Who directed Ballet Shoes?▼
Ballet Shoes was directed by Sandra Goldbacher and released in 2008. It is a drama, family film.
How long is Ballet Shoes?▼
Ballet Shoes has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in Ballet Shoes?▼
The cast of Ballet Shoes includes Emilia Fox as Sylvia Brown, Victoria Wood as Nana, Emma Watson as Pauline Fossil, Yasmin Paige as Petrova Fossil, Lucy Boynton as Posy Fossil and more.
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