Movie Description

Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor

(1953)

Overview

Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor [also known as The Merry Wives of Windsor Overture] is a 1953 American short musical film produced by Johnny Green. The film consists of the MGM Symphony Orchestra playing the Overture to Otto Nicolai's opera The Merry Wives of Windsor, also conducted by Johnny Green. It won an Oscar in 1954 for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.

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Facts

Original TitleOverture to The Merry Wives of Windsor

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1953-12-22

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 09m

Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres

  • Music
  • Documentary