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

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00:00:30 BACKSTAGE
00:04:30 What do you mean, "nothing more"
00:07:42 A sacred passion, a profundity, a mystery...
00:13:56 .. and what does he do? He buys her flowers!
00:16:16 Oh, he thinks that you might be at any theatre, laughing at him...
00:19:23 - Telegram! - May I help you?
00:23:06 - Miss Diana Martelli? - Yes Sir, Diana.
00:25:22 He's a real cannon!
00:27:38 - So, how much am I paying? - For 22 Americans.
00:29:46 - Quarter past nine. - Quarter past nine? - Yes.
00:33:53 - What do you mean? - He went like this.
00:36:27 - What's wrong with you? - Everyone out, and you too!
00:41:53 - Are we in the town square? - They've were like this outside, too.
00:44:04 - What does it say here? Silvio? - Silvio Dentice!
00:46:24 - Very unfortunate. - Why's that? - That piece is for those with talent.
00:49:21 - What did I tell you? - Bravo!
00:53:16 - She's a mezzo-soprano! - Well done!
00:55:55 Hello?
00:59:05 TRAVEL SOAP
01:02:25 You were supposed to call me if Miss Martelli left.
01:05:07 To her, idiot!
01:08:52 - Who are you, please? - Diana Martelli. - A relative?
01:11:07 In the theatre they were shouting: "You are great!"
01:14:01 - Are the horses ready? - Yes!

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed743
Dialogue density7.1 lines / min
First line00:00:30
Final line01:14:01

Production Record

DirectorAlessandro Blasetti
LanguageItalian
IMDb votes25