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Dr. Coppelius

1968, Movie, NR, 97 mins

Dr. Coppelius: Review

In this film based on an 1870 ballet by Delibes and Nuitter, lonely Dr. Coppelius (Walter Slezak) creates a companion for himself--a beautiful dancing mechanical doll (Claudia Corday). Unfortunately, an amorous village lad, Franz (Caj Selling), spies the doll dancing on the balcony and falls in love with the doctor's creation. Coppelius kidnaps Franz and attempts to implant his soul into the doll, but Franz's jealous girl friend (Corday, playing a dual role) comes to his res... read more leave a comment