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Il re si Diverte, 1941

Also known as: The King's Jester and Rigoletto
Based on: The King Takes His Amusement
 
A non-musical Italian adaption of Rigoletto. However, Verdi's score is heard as incidental music. This film was quite a success in both Italy and as Rigoletto in the US.

Released
1941
Scalera Film

Director
Mario Bonnard

Cast
Michael Simon
(Rigoletto)
Paola Barbara
(Marchesa di Cosse)
Rossano Brazzi
(Francesco I)
Doris Duranti
(Margot)
Juan de Landa
(Sparafucile)
Maria Mercader
(Gilda)

Duration: 92 mins