A Voice Is Born (1947)

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This 1947 Columbia short, part of their Two-Reel Special series, tells the story of the Hungarian tenor, Miklos Gafni, who learned to sing while being confined in a Nazi slave-labor/concentration camp during World War II, and who had just made a successful New York City concert-hall debut. Mr. Gafni sings "The Return to Sorrento," "Vesti la Guiba," and an Hungarian love song. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel.

Director: George Blake
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min
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Production: Ben K. Blake Productions, Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Voice Is Born about?
This 1947 Columbia short, part of their Two-Reel Special series, tells the story of the Hungarian tenor, Miklos Gafni, who learned to sing while being confined in a Nazi slave-labor/concentration camp during World War II, and who had just made a successful New York City concert-hall debut. Mr. Gafni sings "The Return to Sorrento," "Vesti la Guiba," and an Hungarian love song. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel.
Who directed A Voice Is Born?
A Voice Is Born was directed by George Blake.
Who stars in A Voice Is Born?
A Voice Is Born stars Miklos Gafni.
How long is A Voice Is Born?
A Voice Is Born has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
What genre is A Voice Is Born?
A Voice Is Born is a Documentary film.
Where was A Voice Is Born produced?
A Voice Is Born was produced in United States of America.