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Mario Lanza (as Damon Vincenti), Sara Montiel (as Juana Montes), Joan Fontaine (as Kendall Hale), and Vincent Price Genre: Musical/Melodrama 1. Plot Overview

The film did not make a profit for Warner Bros., largely due to changing musical tastes (rock-and-roll). Serenade (1956)

Critics were mostly positive, but noted Lanza's obvious weight gain. Mario Lanza (as Damon Vincenti), Sara Montiel (as

The movie is adapted from James M. Cain's novel Serenade . The movie is adapted from James M

The film was released shortly after Lanza had struggled with weight, having ballooned to nearly 300 pounds during his hiatus. 4. Critical Reception and Impact

Serenade (1956, starring Mario Lanza & Sara Montiel) - Amazon UK

The film includes a rich array of opera music, featuring a performance of "Nessun Dorma" and a scene with Metropolitan Opera soprano Licia Albanese.