An anthology of four abbreviated operas: "William Tell" by Rossini, "The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart, "Don Pasquale" by Donizetti, and "Carmen" by Bizet. Filmed in Italy with major opera stars, and accompanied by English narration.

• Richfield Operatic Films Inc.
• Olin Downes
• Tito Gobbi
• Giulio Tomei