Mother Song
Originally released in 1937. Mother Song is a music/drama film. directed by Carmine Gallone.
Starring Beniamino Gigli, Maria Cebotari, and Peter Bosse
Synopsis
A romance between two temperamental singing stars. Highlights include a lengthy selection from Faust, with Gigli making a most impressive Mephistopheles. The plot takes a melodramatic turn towards the climax, with the lives of the characters mirrored in their on-stage behavior. Director Carmine Gallone was something of an expert in the field of filmed opera, as witness his Tosca, Rigoletto and Il Trovatore.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Beniamino Gigli
as Ettore Vanni
Maria Cebotari
as Fiamma Vanni (his wife)
Peter Bosse
as Mario (his son)
Hans Moser
as Giulio Stückelmeier
Michael Bohnen
as Cesare Doret
Hilde Hildebrand
as Ricarda Doret (his wife)
Alfred Gerasch
as Director
Josef Dahmen
as Stage manager
Werner Pledath
as Doctor
Hilde Maroff
as Nurse
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Itala Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mother Song about?
A romance between two temperamental singing stars. Highlights include a lengthy selection from Faust, with Gigli making a most impressive Mephistopheles. The plot takes a melodramatic turn towards ...
Who directed Mother Song?
Mother Song was directed by Carmine Gallone.
How long is Mother Song?
Mother Song has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Mother Song released?
Mother Song was released on December 21, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mother Song?
The main cast of Mother Song includes Beniamino Gigli, Maria Cebotari, Peter Bosse, Hans Moser, Michael Bohnen.