Operatic Upset

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1493
Date Released
13 Jan 1958
Date submitted
9 Jan 1958
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1The Premier in India
  2. 2Through Solid Rock
  3. 3Sideways Splash
  4. 4Sequel to a Tragedy
  5. 5Gale Force
  6. 6Day of Celebration
  7. 7Day of Celebration
  8. 8Day of Celebration
  9. 9Operatic Upset
  10. 10Birds on Show
  11. 11Blindfold Globe Trotter

Story

Story No. within this Issue
9 / 11
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Madame Callas. DESCRIPTION: In Rome, the Opera Singer who didn’t. Maria Callas, who walked out after the first act of the Opera Norma, then she announced that she couldn’t sing. Lost her voice she said. Denials, threats and later, rumours of summonses. SHOTLIST: MS Madame Callas seated. MS shooting from back of Madame Callas on to reporters. MS reporters. SCU Madame Callas seated. MS reporters try to get pictures. MS reporters & Madame Callas. SCU Madame Callas with reporter taking notes. CU Madame Callas. MS Madame Callas leaving press conference.
Keywords
Mass media; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Performing arts
Locations
Italy
Footage sources
Italy
Card file number
72516
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
36
Story extras:
Film clip

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