The Ballad of Baby Doe


3h 1976

Brief Synopsis

An American opera featuring characters based on real people who lived through the fabled silver mining days in 19th century Colorado. Baby Doe is a beautiful young woman who wins the love of Horace Tabor, 30 years her senior and the richest man in Colorado. He spurns the love of his first wife, Augu

Film Details

Also Known As
Ballad of Baby Doe, Live From Lincoln Center (04/21/76)
Genre
Music
Release Date
1976
Production Company
Thirteen/Wnet

Technical Specs

Duration
3h

Synopsis

An American opera featuring characters based on real people who lived through the fabled silver mining days in 19th century Colorado. Baby Doe is a beautiful young woman who wins the love of Horace Tabor, 30 years her senior and the richest man in Colorado. He spurns the love of his first wife, Augusta, deserting her in order to marry Baby Doe.

Film Details

Also Known As
Ballad of Baby Doe, Live From Lincoln Center (04/21/76)
Genre
Music
Release Date
1976
Production Company
Thirteen/Wnet

Technical Specs

Duration
3h

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