A diminutive tenor and his two friends,all penniless, seek work, and possibly also some fame and some romance, in picturesque Venice..
Should you watch Ein Lied geht um die Welt? Only if you have a thing for 1930s German musicals or really, really want to hear Joseph Schmidt hit some impossible notes. If you’re looking for a tight plot or character growth, you’re going to be bored out of your mind. It’s basically a delivery system for songs, and if th...
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"Should you watch Ein Lied geht um die Welt? Only if you have a thing for 1930s German musicals or really, really want to hear Joseph Schmidt hit some impossible notes. If you’re looking for a tight plot or character growth, you’re going to be bored out of your mind. It’s basically a delivery system for songs, and if the songs aren't your vibe, you're toast. 🎶 The whole movie feels like it was filmed in a postcard shop. Venice looks lovely, sure, but it’s mostly just a backdrop for these three ..."
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