Anna Pavlova

Anna Pavlova

Anna Pavlovna Pavlova (born Anna Matveyevna Pavlova; 12 February [O.S. 31 January] 1881 – 23 January 1931) was a Russian prima ballerina of the late 19th and the early 20th centuries. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev. Pavlova is most recognized for her creation of the role of The Dying Swan and, with her own company, became the first ballerina to tour around the world, including performances in South America, India and Australia.

  • Title: Anna Pavlova
  • Popularity: 1.765
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1881-02-12
  • Place of Birth: Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
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Anna Pavlova Movies

  • 2009
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    For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes
    For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes

    1 2009 HD

    In the centenary year since the founding of the Ballets Russe, this documentary looks back at Sergei Diaghilev and the company he created, what they...

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  • 1916
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    The Dumb Girl of Portici
    The Dumb Girl of Portici

    7 1916 HD

    Fenella, a poor Italian girl, falls in love with a Spanish nobleman, but their affair triggers a revolution and national catastrophe.

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  • 1935
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    The Immortal Swan
    The Immortal Swan

    1 1935 HD

    "The Immortal Swan", is a 1935 documentary tribute filmed not long after Pavlova's death that depicts the star dancing, including her most famous...

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  • 1985
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    That's Dancing!
    That's Dancing!

    7 1985 HD

    A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from it's orgins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s,...

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  • 1925
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    The Dying Swan
    The Dying Swan

    9.5 1925 HD

    Anna Pavlova was recorded dancing The Dying Swan in a 1925 silent film, to which sound is often added. The short ballet has influenced...

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  • 1924
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    Anna Pavlova
    Anna Pavlova

    1 1924 HD

    In 1924 Pavlova (1881-1931) visited the Fairbanks studios, where The Thief of Bagdad was in production, and was filmed on the set in 7 short dances...

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