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:

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