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This report covers the 1956 Warner Bros. romantic musical melodrama , starring Mario Lanza. Serenade (1956) Film Report Release Date: March 1956 Director: Anthony Mann

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Author James M. Cain found his own novel "incredibly mutilated" by the studio in this "pale version," according to a biographer. The plot differences from the original novel? This report covers the 1956 Warner Bros

This was Mario Lanza's first film after a four-year absence from the screen following the "Student Prince" debacle. Cain found his own novel "incredibly mutilated" by

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The film was released shortly after Lanza had struggled with weight, having ballooned to nearly 300 pounds during his hiatus. 4. Critical Reception and Impact

Critics were mostly positive, but noted Lanza's obvious weight gain.