First Opera Film Festival (1948)
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.
Director: E. Cancillieri
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Olin Downes as Commentator (voice) |
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Tito Gobbi as William Tell |
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Giulio Tomei as Gessler |
| Directing | E. Cancillieri | Director |
| Sound | Angelo Questa | Music Director |
| Production | George Richfield | Producer |
| Writing | Raffaele Gervasio | Musical |