A young poet named Hoffman broods over his failed romances. First, his affair with the beautiful Olympia is shattered when he realizes that she is really a mechanical woman designed by a scientist. Next, he believes that a striking prostitute loves him, only to find out she was hired to fake her affections by the dastardly Dapertutto. Lastly, a magic spell claims the life of his final lover.
Michael Powell | Producer |
Reginald Mills | Editor |
Michael Powell | Writer |
Emeric Pressburger | Writer |
Emeric Pressburger | Producer |
Michael Powell | Director |
Emeric Pressburger | Director |
Sir Thomas Beecham | Conductor |
Jacques Offenbach | Original Music Composer |
Christopher Challis | Director of Photography |