For the First Time
His new singing romance!
NR 1959 · 92 min · ★ 6.4 · Romance, Drama
In this musical, a tempermental opera singer falls in love with a hearing-impaired young woman.
Directed by Rudolph Maté · Written by Andrew Solt
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Mario Lanza Tonio Costa -
Johanna von Koczian Christa -
Zsa Zsa Gabor Gloria de Vadnuz -
Kurt Kasznar Ladislas Tabory -
Hans Söhnker Prof. Bruckner -
Annie Rosar Mathilde -
Peter Capell Intendant Huebner -
Walter Rilla Dr. Bessart -
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