The Tales of Hoffmann
In this film version of the Offenbach opera, a young poet named Hoffman broods. When he realizes that she is really a woman designed by a scientist To begin with , his affair with the amazing Olympia is shattered. Next, he considers that a prostitute that was dramatic loves him , only to find out she had been hired to fake her affections. Last, a spell claims the life span of his lover that is final.
Released: 1951-04-04