"La Mort du Cygne" is the source novel for THE UNFINISHED DANCE, as well perhaps for other films with the title BALLERINA. I found this version more analytical and less sentimental than THE UNFINISHED DANCE. It has plenty of impact and certainly gives one a good look at the resources of the Opera de Paris. The later version does elicit more sympathy for the afflicted ballerina, and of course it has Margaret O'Brien, Karin Booth, and Cyd Charisse, three very charismatic ladies whom it is impossible not to love. Turner Classic Movies featured LA MORT DU CYGNE under the title BALLERINA back in October of 1996. Alas, they don't seem to have reprised it since, but keep an eye open. They may yet, and it is definitely worth a watch. My only cavil is that the camera work is mediocre.
Review of La mort du cygne
