Retroscena

1939 · 105 MIN · IMDB 5.8 · 25 VOTES · DIR. Alessandro Blasetti

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Overview

Called to perform at the Scala, a young baritone begins a transatlantic romance with a famous pianist. The singer, having been skewered by a critic after his last performance in Milan, attempts to find a way to win over the audience and the critics, while wooing his love interest.

Dialogue Timeline — 743 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:30 BACKSTAGE
00:04:33 Why do you let them treat you like this?
00:07:51 - Do you think so? - Yes, unfortunately I do.
00:14:10 - Throw those flowers out! - Do you know much they cost?
00:16:38 So that's why these telegrams...
00:19:54 - Is your friend still here? - Yes, he's still here.
00:23:45 Yes...
00:26:00 Distinguished, and they work with such enthusiasm.
00:28:14 - Of course, De Sanni deserves it. - Of course, of course.
00:30:43 - I'm ready. Tell them I'm going on now. - Please, Miss.
00:35:07 Free? But of course.
00:37:29 We'll teach him a lesson. Now go!
00:42:53 - Baritone, are you? - Baritone. - By trade? - By trade.
00:45:15 ... the professional baritone goes by the name of Alberto De Sanni.
00:47:50 This is our working man's club.
00:50:35 - Shall we begin? - Oh, yes...
00:55:04 Enough rehearsals! We continue tomorrow. Everyone here at 8 O'clock.
00:58:13 Look, for the devotion have to you...
01:01:50 - For me? - Yes, a few hours ago.
01:04:19 You, stay by the elevator. Bring Mr. Dentice's coat and hat.
01:08:29 I see, you're trying to have me on. Don't waste my time, please.
01:10:44 He has sung in the biggest theatres, and had many successes.
01:12:58 - You must really like this man. - Really.
02:02:01 - Yes, I think so.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed743
Dialogue density7.1 lines / min
First line00:00:30
Final line02:02:01

Production Record

DirectorAlessandro Blasetti
LanguageItalian
IMDb votes25