Land Without Music (1936)
Believing real life is an operetta, the citizens of the European country Lucco break into song at every blink of an eye. Since everybody's singing, nobody works, there's no money to pay taxes, and the country faces bankruptcy, leading the ruling princess to declare all music illegal. Enter opera singer Richard Tauber and American journalist Jimmy Durante to save the day and lead the citizens to march on the palace in protest--and in song.
Director: Walter Forde
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: October 7, 1936
Cast
- Jimmy Durante - Jonah J. Whistler
- Richard Tauber - Mario Carlini
- Diana Napier - Princess-Regent Maria Renata
- June Clyde - Sadie Whistler
- Derrick De Marney - Rudolpho Strozzi
- Edward Rigby - The Maestro
- Esme Percy - Austrian Ambassador
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Walter Forde
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Land Without Music about?
- Believing real life is an operetta, the citizens of the European country Lucco break into song at every blink of an eye. Since everybody's singing, nobody works, there's no money to pay taxes, and the country faces bankruptcy, leading the ruling princess to declare all music illegal. Enter opera singer Richard Tauber and American journalist Jimmy Durante to save the day and lead the citizens to march on the palace in protest--and in song.
- Who directed Land Without Music?
- Land Without Music was directed by Walter Forde.
- Who stars in Land Without Music?
- Land Without Music stars Jimmy Durante, Richard Tauber, Diana Napier, June Clyde, Derrick De Marney, Edward Rigby.
- How long is Land Without Music?
- Land Without Music has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is Land Without Music?
- Land Without Music is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Land Without Music produced?
- Land Without Music was produced in United Kingdom.