First Opera Film Festival

Plot Summary

An anthology of four abbreviated operas: "William Tell" by Rossini, "The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart, "Don Pasquale" by Donizetti, and "Carmen" by Bizet. Filmed in Italy with major opera stars, and accompanied by English narration.

Top Cast

Olin Downes Commentator (voice)

Tito Gobbi William Tell

Giulio Tomei Gessler