The Singing City
Originally released in 1930. The Singing City is a romance/music film. directed by Carmine Gallone.
Starring Jan Kiepura, Brigitte Helm, and Walter Janssen
Synopsis
A tourist guide in Naples is taken on by a Viennese woman impressed by his singing, and who regards him as her protege. This film was released as a German version and English Version known as "The City of Song". Brigitte Helm once portrays a beautiful femme fatale who displays her affection and lust for her tourist guide which is paralleled with the main bodied theme of the early romanticist songs played throughout.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Jan Kiepura
as Giovanni Cavallone
Brigitte Helm
as Claire Landshoff - junge Witwe
Walter Janssen
as Professor Andreas Breuling
Trude Berliner
as Carmela - neapolitanisches Mädchen
Georg Alexander
as Rudi Feldegger
Franz Maldacea
as Tupf - Carmelas Bruder (as Francesco Maldacea)
Käte Bill
as Susanne - Claires Zofe
Henry Bender
as Herr Maier aus Berlin
Hermann Blaß
as Der Empfangschef
Teddy Bill
as Heini Ladenburg / Claires Verehrer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- UFA
- Associated Sound Film Industries
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Singing City about?
A tourist guide in Naples is taken on by a Viennese woman impressed by his singing, and who regards him as her protege. This film was released as a German version and English Version known as "The ...
Who directed The Singing City?
The Singing City was directed by Carmine Gallone.
How long is The Singing City?
The Singing City has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Singing City released?
The Singing City was released on October 27, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Singing City?
The main cast of The Singing City includes Jan Kiepura, Brigitte Helm, Walter Janssen, Trude Berliner, Georg Alexander.