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1953

Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor

Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor [also known as The Merry Wives of Windsor Overture] is a 1953 American short musical film produced by Johnny Green. The film consists of the MGM Symphony Orchestra playing the Overture to Otto Nicolai's opera The Merry Wives of Windsor, also conducted by Johnny Green. It won an Oscar in 1954 for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.

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Posters

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Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor (1953) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor (1953) international poster - US
US international
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor (1953) character poster - US
US character

Awards

1 win, 1 nomination
Won Best Live Action Short (Comedy or One Reel or Regular) Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor 1953

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