Comedy ·Music · United States of America · 1934 · 12m

Famous Scenes from Pagliacci

Famous Scenes from Pagliacci poster
Director
William C. deMille
Cast
Henry Hull as Pagliacci Dan Gridley as Frank Chapman as Ralph Magelssen as Ross Tentone as
Crew
John Erskine — Writer Clara Beranger — Story
Tagline

Another Gem from the Treasure Chest Series.

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.

Mood & Themes
infidelityoperaclown
Key Collaborators
William C. deMille Director John Erskine Writer Clara Beranger Story
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