Ballet Shoes


1h 24m 2008

Brief Synopsis

In 1930s London, three orphans, Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil, are adopted by an eccentric explorer and raised as sisters by his selfless niece. Each of the girls has her own destiny to fulfill; Pauline wants to act, Petrova yearns to be an aviator, and Posy is born to dance. Amidst adversity, th

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Family
Foreign
Historical
Period
Release Date
2008
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing); Bbc Films; ITV Studios Australia
Distribution Company
Eone

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 24m

Synopsis

In 1930s London, three orphans, Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil, are adopted by an eccentric explorer and raised as sisters by his selfless niece. Each of the girls has her own destiny to fulfill; Pauline wants to act, Petrova yearns to be an aviator, and Posy is born to dance. Amidst adversity, the three orphans vow to keep their family together, embarking on an journey to realize their dreams.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Family
Foreign
Historical
Period
Release Date
2008
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing); Bbc Films; ITV Studios Australia
Distribution Company
Eone

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 24m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States August 26, 2008

Released in United States Summer August 26, 2008

Released in United States on Video September 2, 2008

Based on the novel "Ballet Shoes" written by Noel Streatfeild and published by Random House in 1936.

Originally aired in the United Kingdom on BBC 1 December 26, 2007.

Limited one-week release in USA August 26, 2008.

Limited Release in United States August 26, 2008

Released in United States Summer August 26, 2008

Released in United States on Video September 2, 2008