First Opera Film Festival

Nan
1h 30m
1948

Overview

An anthology of four abbreviated operas: "William Tell" by Rossini, "The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart, "Don Pasquale" by Donizetti, and "Carmen" by Bizet. Filmed in Italy with major opera stars, and accompanied by English narration.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Music
Languages : Not Available
Released Date: 1948-05-15

Top Billed Cast

Olin Downes

Commentator (voice)

Tito Gobbi

William Tell

Giulio Tomei

Gessler

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