THE MEDIUM (1950 Film) - Powers, Schippers (DVD)

The acclaimed 1950 film version of Menotti's supernatural thriller stars Marie Powers, Anna Maria Alberghetti, and Leo Coleman. The Rome Radio Italiana Orchestra is conducted by Thomas Schippers. This adaptation of the opera includes more than thirty minutes of additional scenes and music which Menotti wrote specifically for the film. [Soundtrack available on VAI CD 1162-2]
B&W, 80 minutes, 4:3, All regions

THE MEDIUM
Opera in Two Acts
Music and Text by Gian-Carlo Menotti

Cast:
Madame Flora ("Baba") - Marie Powers
Monica - Anna Maria Alberghetti
Mrs. Gobineau - Beverly Dame
Mrs. Nolan - Belva Kibler
Mr. Gobineau - Donald Morgan

Symphony Orchestra of Rome Radio Italiana
Thomas Schippers, conductor