Song of Scheherazade

Overview

In 1865, the cadets of a Russian Naval Academy ship have shore leave in Morocco; among them is (fictionalized) future composer 'Nicky' Rimsky-Korsakov. In search of a piano, Nicky and singing ship's doctor Klin meet a family of once-wealthy Spanish colonists...and their daughter Cara who secretly dances in a cabaret. Romantic complications ensue, but Nicky seems less interested in Cara's favors than in inspirations for his future masterpieces.

Directed by Walter Reisch

Top cast

Yvonne De Carlo

Cara de Talavera

Brian Donlevy

Capt. Vladimir Gregorovitch

Jean-Pierre Aumont

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Eve Arden

Madame de Talavera

Phillip Reed

Prince Mischetsky

John Qualen

Lorenzo

Elena Verdugo

Fioretta

Richard Lane

Lieutenant

George Dolenz

Pierre, the Headwaiter

Terry Kilburn

Midshipman Lorin

C

Charles Kullmann

Dr. Klin

Chuck Roberson

Midshipman (uncredited)

P

Patricia Alphin

Native Girl

Richard Alexander

Theater Attendant

Y

Yussuf Ali

Cop

M

Matia Antar

European Girl

G

Gordon Arnold

Midshipman

Robert Barron

Ice-Cream Vendor

R

Ralph Brooks

Junior Officer

W

William Cabanne

Midshipman

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