Serenade (1956) →

This was Mario Lanza's first film after a four-year absence from the screen following the "Student Prince" debacle.

Mario Lanza (as Damon Vincenti), Sara Montiel (as Juana Montes), Joan Fontaine (as Kendall Hale), and Vincent Price Genre: Musical/Melodrama 1. Plot Overview

The film includes a rich array of opera music, featuring a performance of "Nessun Dorma" and a scene with Metropolitan Opera soprano Licia Albanese. Serenade (1956)

Critics were mostly positive, but noted Lanza's obvious weight gain.

Serenade (1956, starring Mario Lanza & Sara Montiel) - Amazon UK This was Mario Lanza's first film after a

This report covers the 1956 Warner Bros. romantic musical melodrama , starring Mario Lanza. Serenade (1956) Film Report Release Date: March 1956 Director: Anthony Mann

Critics and fans often note that this film showcases Lanza’s best acting and vocal talent. Critics were mostly positive, but noted Lanza's obvious

The film features, as mentioned in, an adaptation of James M. Cain's novel (adapted from the 1944 script treatment), with significant changes to satisfy the Production Code Administration (Hays Office).