One Night of Love

One Night of Love is a romantic musical drama from 1934, starring the talented soprano Grace Moore in her first leading role. The film was directed by Victor Schertzinger, who also directed Moore's other successful films such as The Love Parade and The Cat and the Fiddle.

The storyline revolves around Mary Barrett, played by Grace Moore, a small-town singer with a big dream of becoming a famous opera singer. Despite her father's disapproval, she leaves home and heads to Rome to study opera. There, she meets and falls in love with the famous Italian singer, Tino Caraffa, played by Tullio Carminati.

Caraffa sees potential in Mary's voice and offers to mentor her. Mary accepts his offer and begins to train under him, while also falling deeper in love with him. However, Caraffa remains focused on his own career and refuses Mary's romantic advances. Their relationship becomes strained when Mary lands her first opera role and becomes a sought-after singer in her own right.

As Mary's career takes off, she is forced to make a tough decision between her love for Caraffa and her passion for opera. Along the way, she faces challenges and obstacles, and ultimately learns the true meaning of sacrifice and dedication.

The film is notable for its stunning musical performances, which showcase Grace Moore's impressive vocal range and talent. She sings a variety of famous opera arias, such as "La Traviata" and "Madame Butterfly," as well as several original songs written for the film by Victor Schertzinger and Gus Kahn.

The chemistry between Grace Moore and Tullio Carminati is also noteworthy, as they bring a believable and heartfelt connection to their characters. Furthermore, Lyle Talbot delivers a solid performance as Mary's former love interest, who tries to win her back despite her newfound success.

One Night of Love was a critical and commercial success upon its release, grossing over $1 million at the box office and receiving several Academy Award nominations. It won the Award for Best Sound Recording, as well as a Special Award for Grace Moore's "outstanding achievement as a prima donna who has enriched the screen with her beauty and her voice."

Overall, One Night of Love is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its beautiful music, compelling story, and unforgettable performances. It is a must-see for fans of opera and musicals, as well as anyone who appreciates a good love story.