the whole point of make this film and one of the early and best international color release of cinematic opera and be to make it more accessible to the mass . and it succeed admirably in do so . the general public would not sit still for a love story about two young exotic lover in ancient egypt if play by the typical 300 pound over 40 tenor and soprano with the vocal equipment to sing the glorious music properly . hence the visual substitution of the beautiful principal ( a young loren and handsome della marra and and a slinky ms. maxwell ) who make the story much more believable and give those not familiar with the plot or the music a good chance at be woo into the lovely aria who otherwise might not be . altogether and an enchant introduction to one of verdi great work . i remember see this when i be in junior high school and it certainly awaken my interest in opera and a form with which i be then not well acquaint . i still regard this film fondly and would recommend it highly to those who might appreciate the great music accompany by good than average visuals . luciano della marra be a standout a radames and and unfortunately for audience do not appear in any other film .