Mad About Opera

Mad About Opera

1948
7.5

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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.

Status: Released

Language: IT

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Production Information

Production Companies
GE.S.I. Cinematografica Scalera Film
Production Countries
Italy

Quick Facts

Original Title Follie per l'opera
Release Date August 10, 1948
Status Released
Language IT
IMDb ID tt0040362

Cast

Gino Bechi
Gino Bechi

Gino

Maria Caniglia
Maria Caniglia

Self

Tito Gobbi
Tito Gobbi

Self

Gina Lollobrigida
Gina Lollobrigida

Dora Scala - la fidanzata di Guido

Carlo Campanini
Carlo Campanini

Carlo Scala - il zio di Dora

Constance Dowling
Constance Dowling

Margaret Jones

Aroldo Tieri
Aroldo Tieri

Guido Marchi

Aldo Silvani
Aldo Silvani

Don Antonio Capenno

Lamberto Picasso
Lamberto Picasso

McLean

Franca Marzi
Franca Marzi

Carmen

Guglielmo Barnabò
Guglielmo Barnabò

Il direttore del Covent Garden

Nico Pepe
Nico Pepe

L'amico scrocone di Scala

Key Crew

Mario Costa
Director
Mario Costa
Writer
Maleno Malenotti
Producer
Steno
Writer
Giovanna Soria
Writer