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Release Year1953
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic
Votes5
DirectorNorman Taurog
WritersNorman Taurog
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.2 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe Stars Are Singing
About The Stars Are Singing
After she enters the United States illegally, 15-year-old Polish singer Katri Walenska (Anna Maria Alberghetti) finds herself under the wing of aspiring singer Terry Brennan (Rosemary Clooney). Soon Terry has Katri booked on a TV talent show -- but her immigration status may cause a problem. This musical classic boasts a host of famous performers, including Metropolitan Opera star Lauritz Melchior. [netflix]
Directed by Norman Taurog, The Stars Are Singing leans on a strong ensemble — Rosemary Clooney, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Lauritz Melchior — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1953.
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