The Tales of Hoffmann
In this film adaptation of the Offenbach opera, a poet called Hoffman broods. First, his affair with the Olympia is shattered when he realizes that she is really a woman designed by a scientist. He considers that a prostitute that was dramatic loves him , only to find out she had been hired to fake her affections. Last, a magic spell claims the life of the lover that is final.
Released: 1951-04-04