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Famous Scenes from Pagliacci (1934)

Another Gem from the Treasure Chest Series.

Genre : Comedy, Music

Runtime : 12M

Director : William C. de Mille

Synopsis

Scenes from Ruggero Leoncavallo's opera with Canio, the clown, introducing actors who are seen in pantomime while the operatic voices are heard off-screen. Canio discovers his wife has been unfaithful but carries on with his performance.

Actors

Henry Hull
Henry Hull
Pagliacci

Crews

William C. de Mille
William C. de Mille
Director
Clara Beranger
Clara Beranger
Story
Ruggero Leoncavallo
Ruggero Leoncavallo
Opera

Posters and backgrounds

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