Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Patrice Munsel
Nellie Melba
Robert Morley
Oscar Hammerstein I
John McCallum
Charles Armstrong
John Justin
Eric Walton
Alec Clunes
Cesar Carlton
Martita Hunt
Mme. Marchesi
Sybil Thorndike
Queen Victoria
Joseph Tomelty
Thomas Mitchell
Beatrice Varley
Aunt Catherine
Violetta Elvin
Prima Ballerina
Cecile Chevreau
Annette
Theodore Bikel
Paul Brotha
Charles Craig
Man (uncredited)
Marcel Poncin
Roger (uncredited)
Robert Rietti
Italian Policeman (uncredited)
Bill Shine
Man (uncredited)
Dorit Welles
Adelina Patti (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York, F1189
Festival / Special Debut
August 7, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Milestone
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Kurnitz
- Original Title
- Melba
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Milestone
Harry Kurnitz
Edward Scaife
Bill Lewthwaite
Sam Spiegel
Department Leadership Roster
Andrej Andrejew
Production Design
Sam Spiegel
Producer
Sophie Devine
Costume Design
Harry Kurnitz
Screenplay
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
Bill Lewthwaite
Editor
Lewis Milestone
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melba
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Melba about?
Rural Australian Nellie Melba becomes an opera star in 1900s Europe and the United States.
Who directed Melba?
Melba was directed by Lewis Milestone.
Who stars in Melba?
The principal cast of Melba includes Patrice Munsel, Robert Morley, John McCallum, John Justin, Alec Clunes.
When was Melba released and how long is it?
Melba was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.