Der singende Tor (literal English translation: The Singing Fool)[2] is a 1939 German-Italian musical film directed by Johannes Meyer and starring Beniamino Gigli, Kirsten Heiberg, and Hilde Körber.[3] It was a co-production made at Cinecittà Studios in Rome with a German director and a cast of mixed nationalities. The film's sets were designed by the art director Otto Guelstorff. A separate Italian version called Casa lontana was also made.
| Der singende Tor | |
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| Directed by | Johannes Meyer |
| Written by | L.A.C. Müller |
| Produced by | Herbert Engelsing Alberto Giacalone |
| Starring | Beniamino Gigli Kirsten Heiberg Hilde Körber |
| Cinematography | Werner Brandes |
| Edited by | Max Michel |
| Music by | Franco Casavola Franz Grothe Riccardo Zandonai |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Tobis Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 78 minutes[1] |
| Countries | Germany Italy |
| Language | German |
Cast
edit- Beniamino Gigli as Carlo Franchetti
- Kirsten Heiberg as Sylvia Franchetti
- Hilde Körber as Peggy Kennedy
- Hans Olden as James Kennedy
- Elsa Wagner as Diana
- Werner Fuetterer as Antonio
- Walter Steinbeck as Franchettis Manager
- Rudolf Platte as Sekretär
- Friedrich Kayßler as Judge
- Franz Schafheitlin as Prosecutor
- Ernst Fritz Fürbringer as Defense lawyer
- Rudolf Essek as Korrepetitor Franchettis
- Else Boy as Freundin Sylvias
- Oretta Fiume as Freundin Sylvias
- Charlotte Schellhorn as Bartoli - Witness
- Angelo Ferrari as Direktor der Oper in Neapel
References
edit- ^ "Der singende Tor".
- ^ Note: As of April 2021, IMDb says the English title is "The Singing Gate" – but that would be a false translation of "Der Tor", and no other sources were found to confirm that this title was ever used. Even IMDb calls it an "informal English title". Should not be used unless confirmed by reliable other sourcing.
- ^ Parish p.315
Bibliography
edit- Parish, Robert. Film Actors Guide. Scarecrow Press, 1977.
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