: Their plan to flee was discovered, leading to the mysterious disappearance (and presumed murder) of Königsmark and the lifelong imprisonment of Sophia Dorothea in Ahlden House. Musical Adaptations
The film's score is a significant "piece" of music in its own right: Saraband for Dead Lovers
The primary "piece" related to is the 1935 historical fiction novel by Helen Simpson . This novel served as the basis for the well-known 1948 film directed by Basil Dearden, which was notably the first Technicolor production from Ealing Studios. The Historical Foundation : Their plan to flee was discovered, leading
: The gothic rock band Sex Gang Children released a track titled "Saraband for Dead Lovers" on their 2002 album Bastard Art! . The Historical Foundation : The gothic rock band
Experience the lush, restored visuals and dramatic score of the 1948 film version:
Both the book and the film are based on the true (though dramatized) story of (1666–1726):
: Composed by Alan Rawsthorne and conducted by Ernest Irving.
