Compared to other Willa Cather adaptations to film "The Song of the Lark" was a real disappointment. The film was apparently done on a shoe string budget. There were no actual views of Chicago, nor were there any views of the cliffs in Arizona.The dubbing of Thea's voice was sloppy, and the movie just fizzled at the end. We never get a chance to see Thea perform in big time opera.The acting was only average; the actor playing Dr. Archie (Cowboy in "Full Metal Jacket") was embarrassing.Other Cather adaptations, such as "O Pioneers" and "My Antonia" have been done so well, but this film is a waste of money. Avoid it and buy the others.Oh yeah, read the novel. It is captivating.