Mad About Opera

Overview

This story took place during World War II. A group of Italians living in London are raising funds to rebuild a Catholic cathedral that was bombed by the Nazis. To this end, they organized a concert, the proceeds of which would go toward the construction. The project was led by journalist Carlo Scala. He faced and overcame many difficulties in organizing the event, but he handled them with honor, and the performance by leading Italian singers took place. He was assisted in this by the incomparable Dora Scala.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 10, 1948

Original language

Italian

Countries

Italy

Production

Scalera Film,GE.S.I. Cinematografica

Cast

Gino Bechi,Maria Caniglia,Tito Gobbi,Gina Lollobrigida,Carlo Campanini,Constance Dowling,Aroldo Tieri,Aldo Silvani,Lamberto Picasso,Franca Marziand 5 more

Director

Mario Costa

Writer

Mario Costa,Giovanna Soria,Steno,Mario Monicelli

Producer

Maleno Malenotti

Cinematography

Mario Bava

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0040362