Famous Scenes from Pagliacci
“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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. deMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Clara Beranger, Ruggero Leoncavallo, John Erskine
- Original Title
- Famous Scenes from Pagliacci
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation, Audio Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. deMille
Clara Beranger, Ruggero Leoncavallo, John Erskine
Department Leadership Roster
William C. deMille
Director
John Erskine
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Famous Scenes from Pagliacci
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What is Famous Scenes from Pagliacci about?
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.
Who directed Famous Scenes from Pagliacci?
Famous Scenes from Pagliacci was directed by William C. deMille.
Who stars in Famous Scenes from Pagliacci?
The principal cast of Famous Scenes from Pagliacci includes Henry Hull, Dan Gridley, Frank Chapman, Ralph Magelssen, Ross Tentone.
When was Famous Scenes from Pagliacci released and how long is it?
Famous Scenes from Pagliacci was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Famous Scenes from Pagliacci?
Famous Scenes from Pagliacci holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).