---
title: "The Red Shoes"
year: 1948
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-red-shoes-1948"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 19542
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 133
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Red Shoes (1948) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-red-shoes-1948

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Red Shoes is a film first released in 1948. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by The Archers. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young ballerina’s love is torn between a composer and a jealous ballet master."

### Why Watch
- Stunning ballet sequences
- Captivating period romance
- Features debut of celebrated dancer Shearer

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime exceeds two hours, which may feel long for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s dramatic romance and ballet focus make it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, romantic, artistic, period

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-red-shoes-1948#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- **Networks / Studios**: The Archers

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anton Walbrook** as *Boris Lermontov*
- **Marius Goring** as *Julian Craster*
- **Moira Shearer** as *Victoria Page*
- **Robert Helpmann** as *Ivan Boleslawsky*
- **Léonide Massine** as *Grischa Ljubov*
- **Albert Bassermann** as *Sergei Ratov*
- **Ludmilla Tchérina** as *Irina Boronskaja*
- **Esmond Knight** as *Livy*
- **Jean Short** as *Terry*
- **Gordon Littmann** as *Ike*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central conflict?
A ballerina’s love for a composer is challenged by a jealous ballet company head.

### Q: Who made her film debut?
The film marked the feature debut of ballerina Shearer.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a drama and romance film.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on October 22, 1948.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately two hours and thirteen minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Red Shoes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/19542)
- [The Red Shoes (1948 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Shoes_(1948_film))
- [The Red Shoes (1989) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/166849-the-red-shoes/prehled/)
- [The Red Shoes (1989)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-red-shoes-1989)
- [Red Shoes (1986) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/143795-red-shoes)
- [Red Shoes (1986) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/red-shoes)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*