Serenade(1956)
The Thrill of His Voice! Thrill of a Great Story!
Serenade Synopsis
A wealthy woman discovers a vineyard worker with a beautiful operatic singing voice. She helps make him a star but then breaks his heart. He flees in misery to Mexico where he meets a sweet farm girl.
Serenade (1956) is a drama, music and romance film directed by Anthony Mann, released on March 23, 1956 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Mario Lanza, Joan Fontaine, Sara Montiel and Vincent Price. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Mann
- Writers:
- Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, John Twist
- Producers:
- Henry Blanke
- Cinematographer:
- J. Peverell Marley
- Composer:
- Ray Heindorf
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Serenade (1956) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Serenade before you stream it.
Serenade Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mario Lanza
as Damon Vincenti
Joan Fontaine
as Kendall Hale
Sara Montiel
as Juana Montes
Vincent Price
as Charles Winthrop
Joseph Calleia
as Marcatello
Harry Bellaver
as Tonio
Vince Edwards
as Marco Roselli
Silvio Minciotti
as Lardelli
Frank Puglia
as Manuel Montes
Edward Platt
as Everett Carter
- Licia Albanese
Licia Albanese
as Desdemona in 'Otello'
- Jean Fenn
Jean Fenn
as Soprano in San Francisco
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Mann, written by Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts and John Twist, produced by Henry Blanke.
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Serenade Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 22 ratings.
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Serenade – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Serenade online?
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Serenade (1956) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Serenade?
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The main cast of Serenade (1956) includes Mario Lanza, Joan Fontaine, Sara Montiel, Vincent Price and Joseph Calleia. The film was directed by Anthony Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Serenade released?
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Serenade was released on March 23, 1956 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Serenade worth watching?
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Serenade (1956) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Serenade?
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Yes. The official Serenade trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.