First Opera Film Festival 76 years old

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.

Credits

First Opera Film Festival Cast

Name Character
Olin Downes He was 62, 69 years old when he died as Commentator (voice)
Tito Gobbi He was 34, 70 years old when he died as William Tell

First Opera Film Festival Crew

Name Department
First Opera Film Festival (76 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, May 15, 1948
  • Runtime: 90 minutes