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The Medium (1951)

 -  Drama | Music  -  5 September 1951 (USA)
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Madame Flora is terrified when she perceives a supernatural presence during one of her fraudulent séances. Menotti's first international success, "The Medium" is a tragedy in two acts for ... See full summary »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 3 nominations. See more awards »

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Marie Powers ...
Madame Flora
Leopoldo Savona ...
Toby (as Leo Coleman)
Belva Kibler ...
Mrs. Nolan
Beverly Dame ...
Mrs. Gobineau
Donald Morgan ...
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Madame Flora is terrified when she perceives a supernatural presence during one of her fraudulent séances. Menotti's first international success, "The Medium" is a tragedy in two acts for five singers, a dance-mime role, and a chamber opera for thirteen instruments and fourteen players: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, percussion, piano (4 hands), and string quintet. The music is dissonant, eerie, and morbid and includes melodies such as 'O, black swan.' Written by Fiona Kelleghan <fkelleghan@aol.com>

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For the first time in the medium of the motion picture comes the full power of music and drama!

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5 September 1951 (USA)  »

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Curio contemporary opera film - haunting and beautiful

Menotti's opera came to the screen in this black and white production that earned an Oscar nom for Score but equally deserved recognition for its cinematography and art direction - top notch and unforgettable. Do seek it out if you are a fan of unusual films and of contemporary opera. It's quite impressive.


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