A lavish period drama produced in 1942 by Lord Rank's G.H.W. Productions Ltd.A lavish period drama produced in 1942 by Lord Rank's G.H.W. Productions Ltd.A lavish period drama produced in 1942 by Lord Rank's G.H.W. Productions Ltd.
Michael Hunt
- The Kytch Boys
- (as Master Michael Hunt)
Alan Wren
- The Kytch Boys
- (as Master Alan Wren)
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- GoofsAt c.52 minutes: the two boy musicians who are playing the violin and the cello are clearly miming.
- SoundtracksMessiah
(excerpts) (uncredited)
Music by George Frideric Handel
Libretto by Charles Jennens
Sung by Gladys Ripley dubbing Elizabeth Allan, with chorus
Orchestra conducted by Ernest Irving
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A sort of lame propaganda
This movie seems to sum up the dull, pompous Victorian view on Handel. It focuses on his premiere of "The Messiah" (Dublin, 1742), with all the virtuous clichés that have transformed for a while that masterpiece and the untamed Handel in a sort of propagandistic stuff. In war-time, it was understandable England's desire for something stimulating and "British". Ironically enough, Handel was a German, remember? Why didn't they represent him more vigorous, irascible, jolly and enthusiastic (this was also one of his faces, especially while dealing with music, I suppose)? Who knows... Such castrated and didactic views are repelling young people from the great music and the great figures of the past. Too bad. The leading actor was so melancholic all the time!
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- Ana_Banana
- Jul 10, 2005
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- I musikens rike
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- Runtime1 hour 29 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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