La Sylphide (1903): Cast
La Sylphide is a 1903 documentary directed by Peter Elfelt, starring Ellen Price as Ballet dancer.
- Released
- Director
- Peter Elfelt
- Genre
- Documentary
- Studio
- Peter Elfelt
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is La Sylphide About?
The premise of La Sylphide without spoilers.
The clip presents the solo from August Bournonville’s 1836 ballet La Sylphide, performed by Ellen Price (1878‑1968), who was promoted to soloist in 1903. Her later performance in Hans Beck’s 1909 production of The Little Mermaid inspired Edvard Eriksen’s iconic Little Mermaid statue unveiled in 1911.
La Sylphide Cast & Characters
Ellen Price plays Ballet dancer in La Sylphide. Directed by Peter Elfelt.
- Director Peter Elfelt
- Ellen Price as Ballet dancer
More from Peter Elfelt
More films directed by Peter Elfelt: Wania Tartakoff, The Spiritist Faustinus, Emperor Wilhelm’s Arrival in Copenhagen 1905 and From Siberia to Moscow.
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La Sylphide FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of La Sylphide, each answered in a sentence.
When was La Sylphide released?
La Sylphide was released on October 31, 1903.
Who directed La Sylphide?
La Sylphide was directed by Peter Elfelt.
More films by Peter Elfelt Who is in the cast of La Sylphide?
La Sylphide stars Ellen Price as Ballet dancer.
Does La Sylphide have a post-credit scene?
No. La Sylphide has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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