Casta diva
Originally released in 1935. Casta diva is a drama/music film. directed by Carmine Gallone. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mártha Eggerth, Sandro Palmieri, and Gualtiero Tumiati
Synopsis
Martha Eggerth heads the cast of Casta Diva, but the central character is famed Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini, here played by American actor Phillips Holmes. Paying but scant attention the facts, the film concentrates on Bellini's colorful love life. Evidently the film went through several rewriting processes, as witness the curious performances of Donald Calthrop and Arthur Margetson, whose characters do complete about-faces halfway through the story. Amidst so many British accents, Martha Eggerth's Polish intonations seem out of place, but she photographs beautifully and sings quite well. Casta Diva was attractively filmed on location in Naples.
Not to be confused with the 1954 remake (by Gallone himself) or to the English language version "The Divine Spark" (also directed by Gallone and starred by Eggerth).
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 13, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Produzioni Atlas Consorziate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casta diva about?
Martha Eggerth heads the cast of Casta Diva, but the central character is famed Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini, here played by American actor Phillips Holmes. Paying but scant attention the fact...
Who directed Casta diva?
Casta diva was directed by Carmine Gallone.
How long is Casta diva?
Casta diva has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Casta diva released?
Casta diva was released on June 13, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Casta diva?
The main cast of Casta diva includes Mártha Eggerth, Sandro Palmieri, Gualtiero Tumiati, Lamberto Picasso, Achille Majeroni.