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Pagliacci (Original title)A Clown Must Laugh (Alternative title)
Date: 1936 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Karl Grune

Synopsis: One act opera. Nedda, the unfaithful wife of Canio, is pursued by Tonio but falls for Silvio. Canio discovers her deceit and stabs her during a performance by their company of strolling players.

Genre:
Musical

Subject:
Opera
Releases
Date: 1936Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour and Black and White - SoundRuntime: 92 mins Length: 8337 FeetDialogue (original): English

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(15)

Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 35mm PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8246 FeetStock date: 1975Stock date: 1975BFI identifier: C-122375
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: SilentLength: 150 FeetBFI identifier: C-224108
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Film materials(15)
Description: PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 10.0781 FeetBFI identifier: C-122374
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 150 FeetStock date: 1938BFI identifier: C-122376
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: SilentLength: 150 FeetBFI identifier: C-224108
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Dupe Cyan Separation NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 2029 FeetStock date: 1975BFI identifier: C-122386
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Dupe Magenta Separation NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 2029 FeetStock date: 1975BFI identifier: C-122384
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 222 FeetStock date: 1975BFI identifier: C-122379
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 6158 FeetStock date: 1975BFI identifier: C-122381
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 133 FeetBFI identifier: C-224107
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Dupe Yellow Separation NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 2029 FeetStock date: 1975BFI identifier: C-122387
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 509 FeetStock date: 1935BFI identifier: C-122377
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 900 FeetStock date: 1937BFI identifier: C-122385
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 1527 FeetBFI identifier: C-1414245
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8246 FeetStock date: 1975Stock date: 1975BFI identifier: C-122375
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 2029 FeetStock date: 1974BFI identifier: C-122380
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Reversal Colour InternegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 2029 FeetStock date: 1975BFI identifier: C-122378
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication