Melba (1953)

Directors

Lewis Milestone

Cast

Alec Clunes, Beatrice Varley, John Justin, John McCallum, Joseph Tomelty, Martita Hunt, Patrice Munsel, Robert Morley, Robert Riettii, Sybil Thorndike, Theodore Bikel

The story

Based on the life of Dame Nellie Melba, the film traces the career of Melba (Patrice Munsel) from the time she left Australia, traveling to Paris to receive vocal training, meets a new suitor, and debuts her talent in Brussels. As her success grows, her former suitor from Australia arrives in Monte Carlo, convinces her to marry him, but then finds himself placed in the position of being "Mr. Melba".

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