Mother Song (1937)

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.

Director: Carmine Gallone
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cesare A. Bixio, Alois Melichar
Cinematography: Georg Bruckbauer, Massimo Terzano
Editing: Giorgio Simonelli, Oswald Hafenrichter
Production: Itala Film
Country: Germany, Italy
Language: Deutsch, Italiano
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Carmine Gallone
More Films in Genre: Music, Drama

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 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.
Who directed Mother Song?
Mother Song was directed by Carmine Gallone.
Who stars in Mother Song?
Mother Song stars Beniamino Gigli, Maria Cebotari, Peter Bosse, Hans Moser, Michael Bohnen, Hilde Hildebrand.
How long is Mother Song?
Mother Song has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Mother Song?
Mother Song is a Music, Drama film.
Where was Mother Song produced?
Mother Song was produced in Germany, Italy.