The Singing Gate
The Singing Gate (German: Der singende Tor) is a 1939 German-Italian musical film directed by Johannes Meyer and starring Beniamino Gigli, Kirsten Heiberg and Hilde Körber.[1] 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 Casa lontana was also made.
| The Singing Gate | |
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| Directed by | Johannes Meyer |
| Produced by | Herbert Engelsing Alberto Giacalone |
| Written by | L.A.C. Müller |
| Starring | Beniamino Gigli Kirsten Heiberg Hilde Körber |
| Music by | Franco Casavola Franz Grothe Riccardo Zandonai |
| Cinematography | Werner Brandes |
| Edited by | Max Michel |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Tobis Film |
Release date | 22 December 1939 |
Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | Germany Italy |
| Language | German |
Cast
- 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
- Parish p.315
Bibliography
- Parish, Robert. Film Actors Guide. Scarecrow Press, 1977.
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