Ricardo is a brilliant singer struggling for success in Venice. He gets a contract in a recording house and his voice becomes famous, but his short stature makes performances still elusive.
Is this thing worth the time? If you have a thing for vintage tenors, absolutely. If you’re looking for a tight, logical plot, you might want to look elsewhere. It’s a bit of a weird relic, honestly. Joseph Schmidt is the whole show here. He’s got this massive, booming voice that sounds like it’s coming out of someone...
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"Is this thing worth the time? If you have a thing for vintage tenors, absolutely. If you’re looking for a tight, logical plot, you might want to look elsewhere. It’s a bit of a weird relic, honestly. Joseph Schmidt is the whole show here. He’s got this massive, booming voice that sounds like it’s coming out of someone twice his size. Watching him try to navigate the romantic subplots is… well, it’s a bit painful. He plays Ricardo, who is clearly insecure about his height. The movie spends a lo..."
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