Der singende Tor
1939 German film
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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.
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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 |
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| Distributed by | Tobis Film |
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Running time | 78 minutes[1] |
| Countries | 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
