Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 1946. Based on the story by Madame Leprince de Beaumont. Accompanying booklet (10 unnumbered pages : illustrations; 19 cm) comprises essay by fim critic Geoffrey O'Brien. Special features: Philip Glass's opera La belle et la bête, presented in 5.1 surround as an alternate soundtrack; two commentaries: one by film historian Arthur Knight and one by writer and cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling; Screening at the Majestic, a 1995 documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew; interview with cinematographer Henri Alekan; rare behind-the-scenes photos and publicity stills; film restoration demonstration; original trailer, directed and narrated by Jean Cocteau; 1995 restoration trailer. Jean Marais, Josette Day, Mila Parély, Nane Germon, Michel Auclair, Raoul Marco, Marcel André.
Summary:
The true love of a beautiful girl melts the heart of a feral, but gentle beast.
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