Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor
Synopsis
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor [also known as The Merry Wives of Windsor Overture] is a 1953 American short musical film produced by Johnny Green. The film consists of the MGM Symphony Orchestra playing the Overture to Otto Nicolai's opera The Merry Wives of Windsor, also conducted by Johnny Green. It won an Oscar in 1954 for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.
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December 22, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnny Green
- Original Title
- Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnny Green
John McSweeney Jr.
Johnny Green
Department Leadership Roster
Johnny Green
Director
Johnny Green
Producer
John McSweeney Jr.
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What is Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor about?
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor [also known as The Merry Wives of Windsor Overture] is a 1953 American short musical film produced by Johnny Green. The film consists of the MGM Symphony Orchestra playing the Overture to Otto Nicolai's opera The Merry Wives of Windsor, also conducted by Johnny Green. It won an Oscar in 1954 for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.
Who directed Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor?
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor was directed by Johnny Green.
Who stars in Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor?
The principal cast of Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor includes Johnny Green.
When was Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor released and how long is it?
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 9m.