15 Jan 1937
The Life and Loves of Beethoven
Lyrical biography of the classical composer, depicted as a romantic hero, an accursed artist.
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Herbert von Karajan Self - Conductor
Gundula Janowitz Self
Christa Ludwig Self
Jess Thomas Self
Walter Berry Self
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