Melba
Melba is a 1953 musical biopic drama film of the life of Australian-born soprano Nellie Melba, written by Harry Kurnitz and directed by Lewis Milestone for Horizon Pictures, marking the film debut of the Metropolitan Opera's Patrice Munsel.
Plot
Based on the life of Dame Nellie Melba, the film traces the career of Melba (Patrice Munsel) from the time she left Australia, traveling to Paris to receive vocal training, meets a new suitor, and debuts her talent in Brussels. As her success grows, her former suitor from Australia arrives in Monte Carlo, convinces her to marry him, but then finds himself placed in the position of being "Mr. Melba". When he leaves her to return to Australia, Melba remains in Europe to continue singing.
More details
| author | Harry Kurnitz |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | Australia Vienna |
| director | Lewis Milestone |
| editor | Bill Lewthwaite |
| genre | drama |
| keywords | monte carlo sing train travel |
| musicBy | Muir Mathieson |
| producer | Sam Spiegel |
| productionCompany | Horizon Pictures |
| publisher | United Artists |
| theme | biographical musical |