Ave Maria
Synopsis
Ave Maria was the second film-starring vehicle for legendary operatic tenor Beniamino Gigli. Mourning the loss of the only woman he ever loved, concert singer Tino Dossi (Gigli) is temporarily shaken from his doldrums by vivacious Montmartre entertainer Claudette (Kaethe Von Nagy). Dossi doesn't realize that Claudette is merely using him to advance her own singing career. Ultimately won over by Dossi's sincerity and courtesy, Claudette falls in love with him for real, only to suffer the pangs of conscience as a result. About to kill herself, she decides instead to return to Dossi's arms, vowing never to confess her original mercenary intentions.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curt Blachnitzky, Johannes Riemann
- Original Title
- Ave Maria
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
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Curt Blachnitzky, Johannes Riemann
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Johannes Riemann
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What is Ave Maria about?
Ave Maria was the second film-starring vehicle for legendary operatic tenor Beniamino Gigli. Mourning the loss of the only woman he ever loved, concert singer Tino Dossi (Gigli) is temporarily shaken from his doldrums by vivacious Montmartre entertainer Claudette (Kaethe Von Nagy). Dossi doesn't realize that Claudette is merely using him to advance her own singing career. Ultimately won over by Dossi's sincerity and courtesy, Claudette falls in love with him for real, only to suffer the pangs of conscience as a result. About to kill herself, she decides instead to return to Dossi's arms, vowing never to confess her original mercenary intentions.
Who directed Ave Maria?
Ave Maria was directed by Curt Blachnitzky, Johannes Riemann.
Who stars in Ave Maria?
The principal cast of Ave Maria includes Beniamino Gigli, Käthe von Nagy, Harald Paulsen, Paul Henckels, Erna Berger.
When was Ave Maria released and how long is it?
Ave Maria was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.