Ich liebe alle Frauen

A cute Lamač musical film perfectly tailored to tenor Jan Kiepura. This singing Polish ideal did not disappoint even in the demanding double role, and he not only sang his roles but also played them, which was not that commonplace in the 1930s. I was surprised by his comedic talent. The modern songs are the work of the proven Robert Stolz. Lamač's approach to the classic material full of substitutions is beautifully legible here, not lacking in purely cinematic humor, interesting special effects, and respect for stagecraft. This allowed Kiepura to shine in the best sequences from Verdi's "Rigoletto" and von Flotow's "Martha." Lamač had a lot of experience with professional singers; another star of his films, Marta Eggerth, even married Kiepura in 1936. (26.07.2020)