One Night of Love
“A great star comes into her own!”
Synopsis
Mary Barrett is an aspiring opera singer who is taken under the wings of a famous operatic maestro, Guilio Monterverdi. After spending endless working hours together and arguing, their relationship develops into love. But, jealousy and misunderstandings prevent Mary and Guilio from acknowledging their true feelings.
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Grace Moore
Mary Barrett
Tullio Carminati
Giulio Monteverdi
Lyle Talbot
Bill Houston
Mona Barrie
Lally
Jessie Ralph
Angelina
Luis Alberni
Giovanni
Andrés de Segurola
Galuppi
Rosemary Glosz
Frappazini
Nydia Westman
Muriel
Henry Armetta
Cafe Owner
Reginald Barlow
Stage Manager
Herman Bing
Vegetable Man
William Burress
Mr. Barrett - Mary's Father
Frederick Burton
Howard - Impresario
Gino Corrado
Extra in Bar
Jane Darwell
Mrs. Barrett - Mary's Mother
Paul Ellis
Pinkerton in 'Madame Butterfly'
Wadsworth Harris
Judge
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$733K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.41x
+$1.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Schertzinger
- Screenplay & Story
- James Gow, S.K. Lauren, Edmund H. North
- Original Score
- Gus Kahn, Victor Schertzinger
- Original Title
- One Night of Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $733K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Schertzinger
James Gow, S.K. Lauren, Edmund H. North, Charles Beahan, Dorothy Speare
Gus Kahn, Victor Schertzinger
Joseph Walker
Gene Milford
Harry Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Schertzinger
Director
Gene Milford
Editor
Harry Cohn
Producer
James Gow
Screenplay
S.K. Lauren
Screenplay
Edmund H. North
Screenplay
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Night of Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Night of Love about?
Mary Barrett is an aspiring opera singer who is taken under the wings of a famous operatic maestro, Guilio Monterverdi. After spending endless working hours together and arguing, their relationship develops into love. But, jealousy and misunderstandings prevent Mary and Guilio from acknowledging their true feelings.
Who directed One Night of Love?
One Night of Love was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
Who stars in One Night of Love?
The principal cast of One Night of Love includes Grace Moore, Tullio Carminati, Lyle Talbot, Mona Barrie, Jessie Ralph.
When was One Night of Love released and how long is it?
One Night of Love was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of One Night of Love?
One Night of Love had a reported production budget of $733K and grossed $2.5M at the worldwide box office (3.41 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for One Night of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Night of Love was composed by Gus Kahn, Victor Schertzinger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Night of Love?
One Night of Love holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).