Topsy-Turvy is a creative and comedic exploration of the partnership between composer Arthur Sullivan and playwright W.S. Gilbert, as they face creative differences, backstage drama, and the challenges of bringing a comic opera to the stage. Set in 1880s London, the film captures the struggles and triumphs of the theater world and the historical events that shaped the era.
In That Midnight Kiss, a snobbish tenor singer and an aspiring opera singer with a stage musical background clash in a romance musical. Set in the world of classical music, the film explores themes of snobbery, love across social classes, and the clash between popular and classical music. With Technicolor visuals and a star-studded cast, the movie showcases the battle of the sexes and the challenges faced by artists trying to make their mark in the showbiz.
The police arrest a man climbing over the wall of a cemetery after midnight. He claims that he is being blackmailed and is following instructions he received by mail to leave $1000 on a certain grave. It turns out that he's not the only one who got a blackmail letter from the same person--calling himself "The Black Panther"--and it also turns out that all the recipients are connected to an opera company.
La Marquise de Pompadour desires the best tenor in France for her opera company, and after an extensive search in the provinces, Chapelou is selected and forced to leave his bride-of-an-hour to go to Paris. Alfer seeing the handsome tenor, the Marquise decides not to let his bride, Madeliane, join him in Paris. Graf de Latour, banished from the court for his bawdy song about La Pompadour, goes to the town where Chapelou has left his bride and sees an opportunity to get even. He takes Madeleine in hand and after exhaustive grooming and make-over he returns to court with her as his banishment has been lifted, and Chepelou, failing to recognize hie own wife, falls in love with her.
Unknown to Kelsey and Ryan, two prominent actors, the show troupe to which they are sent by their booking agent, was driven from town by the Constable and his deputies. While waiting for their train the two actors stepped into the depot lunchroom and are seen by Rube and Ben, both out of employment. Rube and Ben steal the actors' suitcases, their wallet containing two dollars, their railroad transportation and their contract to join the troupe for which they are leaving. The actors finding their suitcases and wallet gone and being unable to pay for the food they have eaten, are detained by two roustabouts of the lunchroom long enough for Rube and Ben to leave on their train, and are then thrown out.
A short story by Luu Son Minh was the source for this Vietnamese drama about the friendship of two actresses in a touring opera company beset by financial woes. Returning home, actress Lanh (Tung Thuy) has a rendezvous with her now-married former boyfriend, Phong (Le Thanh Tung), while leading-lady Xoan (Minh LHoa) is about to be replaced by an understudy because of her pregnancy.
Amato: A Love Affair with Opera is a documentary film that tells the story of a theatrical producer and his lifelong passion for opera. Set in New York City, the film explores the relationships, partnerships, and surrogate family that the producer builds within the opera community. It delves into themes of love, marriage, and the impact of death on his life and work.
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