Serenade (1956)Damon Vincenti, a young vineyard worker, has a beautiful tenor voice and dreams of becoming a great opera singer. He debuts at Lardelli's Italian restaurant in San Francisco, where he is ... See full summary » Director:Anthony Mann |
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Title: Serenade (1956)
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| Mario Lanza | ... |
Damon Vincenti
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| Joan Fontaine | ... |
Kendall Hale
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| Sara Montiel | ... |
Juana Montes
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| Vincent Price | ... |
Charles Winthrop
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| Joseph Calleia | ... |
Maestro Marcatello
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Harry Bellaver | ... |
Tonio
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| Vince Edwards | ... |
Marco Roselli
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Silvio Minciotti | ... |
Lardelli
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Frank Puglia | ... |
Manuel Montes
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Everett Carter
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Licia Albanese | ... |
Desdemona in 'Otello'
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Jean Fenn | ... |
Soprano in San Francisco
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Damon Vincenti, a young vineyard worker, has a beautiful tenor voice and dreams of becoming a great opera singer. He debuts at Lardelli's Italian restaurant in San Francisco, where he is spotted by Kendall Hale, a society girl who enjoys launching young artists while making them her lovers before dumping them after use. Damon is no exception to the rule: he becomes famous but Kendall leaves him abruptly. He feels so affected that he must give up singing. In Mexico, where he has got back in touch with his inner self, Damon meets Juana Montès.They are happy and get married. But Kendall is still around... Written by Guy Bellinger
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The most thrilling story-with-music ever made is Mario Lanza in 'Serenade.' All the quivering excitement of James M. Cain's best-seller...The story of a farm hand who won fame as a singer and almost lost his soul as a man! See more »Genres:
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USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 March 1956 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Serenata See more »Filming Locations:
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, MexicoCompany Credits
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Mono (RCA Sound System)Color:
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1.66 : 1
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(uncredited)
from "Otello"
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Arrigo Boito
Performed by Mario Lanza and Licia Albanese
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Soundtracks
"Dio Ti Giocondi"(uncredited)
from "Otello"
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Arrigo Boito
Performed by Mario Lanza and Licia Albanese
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I really enjoyed this movie. Mario Lanza's voice is so powerful and beautiful - the most emotionally charged voice I have ever listened to. He was God's gift to us with a beautiful powerful tenor voice. His 'Ave Maria' inspires even if you are an ardent Protestant. This man could sing beyond belief. Any one out there with a musical ear let him hear this man's voice - it will exalt you to the heavens.
The story line is good and the acting okay. I found it thoroughly engaging and who could refuse to like this film when Vincent Price is in it. What a class act he is. Voice, presence, poise - this actor had it all. We will never hear a voice like Lanza again. The tenors of today are technically good but they have no heart, soul and emotion although they try very hard. My eyes are moist whenever Lanza sings it is so beautiful. What a joy to hear him sing. "And Flights of Angels Sing Thee to Thy Rest"!