Hymn of the Nations
Commissioned by the U.S. Office of War Information, this short film features conductor Arturo Toscanini leading the NBC Symphony Orchestra, tenor Jan Peerce, and the Westminster Choir in Verdi’s Inno delle nazioni. Originally composed in the 1860s as a musical tribute to Europe, Toscanini expanded the score to include The Star-Spangled Banner and The Internationale in honor of the Allied struggle and Italian partisans. Filmed in NBC’s Studio 8H, the documentary interweaves performance with scenes of Toscanini at home, emphasizing his anti-fascist stance and celebrating the liberation of Italy. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Hymn of the Nations
- Genres: Music, Documentary
- Release Date: 1944-02-01
- Runtime: 31 minutes
- Rating: 4.9/10 (7 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Office of War Information
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.3819
- Languages: English, Italian
Cast & Crew
Arturo Toscanini
as Himself
Jan Peerce
as Himself/Host
Burgess Meredith
as Narrator (voice)
Walfredo Toscanini
as Himself
Knox Manning
as Himself
The Westminister Choir
as Themselves
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What is Hymn of the Nations?▼
Hymn of the Nations is a Music, Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1944-02-01.
Who are the main actors in Hymn of the Nations?▼
The main cast includes Arturo Toscanini, Jan Peerce, Burgess Meredith, Walfredo Toscanini, Knox Manning, .
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What is the IMDb rating of Hymn of the Nations?▼
Hymn of the Nations has an IMDb rating of 4.9/10 based on 7 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Hymn of the Nations?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Hymn of the Nations?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Office of War Information. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Hymn of the Nations filmed?▼
Hymn of the Nations was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Hymn of the Nations?▼
The total runtime of Hymn of the Nations is 31 minutes.
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