Song of Scheherazade (1947)
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Bearing little resemblance to reality, this musical biography of 19th century Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov takes liberal poetic license with the truth. Jeanne-Pierre Aumont stars as Nicky, a Naval Academy cadet assigned to a vessel undergoing a world cruise. On shore leave in Morocco,… More Bearing little resemblance to reality, this musical biography of 19th century Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov takes liberal poetic license with the truth. Jeanne-Pierre Aumont stars as Nicky, a Naval Academy cadet assigned to a vessel undergoing a world cruise. On shore leave in Morocco, Nicky goes in search of a piano intending to pursue his true passion, music. Accompanied by the ship's singing doctor, Klin (Charles Kullmann), Nicky makes the acquaintance of a cabaret dancer named Cara de Talavera (Yvonne De Carlo). The daughter of a Spanish colonial family that was once prominent but has fallen upon difficult times, Cara now dances in secret as Scheherazade in a revue at the nightclub. Inspired by her, Nicky sets about composing his most famous song for inclusion in a ballet. Although fate conspires to keep Cara and Nicky apart for a time, his piece is a success and is scheduled for a performance at the St. Petersburg Opera House, where none other than Cara turns up as the lead dancer. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 45 min.
- Directed By
- Walter Reisch
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Drama
- On DVD
- May 30, 2000
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Cast
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Patricia Alphinas Native Girl -
Yvonne De Carloas Cara de Talavera -
Brian Donlevyas Captain
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Jean-Pierre Aumontas Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov -
Eve Ardenas Mme. de Talavera -
William Brooksas Student
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