Statements (352)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:action |
Three acts.
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:musical_adaptation gptkb:film film adaptations exist film adaptation in 1930 film adaptation in 1940 film adaptation in 1951 television adaptation in 1956 television adaptation in 1970 |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:1930
gptkb:1940 gptkb:1960 gptkb:1980 gptkb:1990 gptkb:2000 gptkb:2010 gptkb:2020 1911 1951 |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:Film_adaptations gptkb:opera_by_Giacomo_Puccini |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:short_story gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:art_style |
gptkb:Robert_F._Boyle
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| gptkbp:audience |
Popular among audiences.
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:David_Belasco
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| gptkbp:based_on |
The Girl of the Golden West (play) by David Belasco
The Girl of the Golden West (opera) The Girl of the Golden West (play) |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$2.5 million
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| gptkbp:budget |
$1.5 million
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Dick_Johnson
gptkb:Sonora gptkb:Jack_Rance gptkb:Minnie The Sheriff The bandits The miners |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Minnie evolves throughout the opera.
Dick Johnson's true identity is revealed Jack Rance's motivations are explored Minnie evolves throughout the play |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Complex relationships among characters.
Minnie and Dick Johnson Minnie and Jack Rance Minnie vs Jack Rance Minnie vs societal norms |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Charles_Lang
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Giacomo_Puccini
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
love vs duty
law vs outlaws Love vs. duty. |
| gptkbp:costume_design |
gptkb:Helen_Rose
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
negative
positive mixed mixed reviews well-received considered a classic mixed reviews at premiere well-received at premiere generally well-received Mixed reviews at premiere. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:musical_theatre gptkb:American_theater gptkb:opera American culture feminist themes television adaptations influence on music influenced Western films Western genre influence on literature musical adaptations historical representation influenced later works influence on popular culture influence on art influence on historical narratives influenced American opera influence on cultural identity inspired theater productions influence on film influence on character development influence on storytelling influence on fashion influenced American music influence on audience engagement influence on character archetypes influence on narrative structure influenced other operas inspired operatic works influence on audience perception influence on stagecraft influence on gender roles influence on critical analysis influence on theatrical conventions influence on performance style influence on emotional resonance influence on dialogue style Influence on Western genre. influence on plot devices influence on dramatic themes influence on theater history Significant in American opera. |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in various media.
referenced in literature referenced in music referenced in films |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
explores themes of identity
represents frontier life depicts American frontier life depicts American values Represents American frontier life. |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:George_Sidney
Directed by famous opera directors. |
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:Alfredo_E._Rodriguez
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I ain't afraid of nothin'"
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| gptkbp:features |
a gold miner
a saloon owner |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Alfredo_E._Rodriguez
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| gptkbp:film_technique |
Influenced American theater.
Inspired Western films. |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:The_New_York_Theatre
gptkb:Metropolitan_Opera_House gptkb:The_Belasco_Theatre |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:drama Western romantic opera Western opera |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
explores themes of survival
depicts gender roles reflects American frontier life set during the Gold Rush era set during the Gold Rush Set during the California Gold Rush. |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
Includes fictionalized versions of historical figures.
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Continues to be performed today.
remains a staple in opera repertoire |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
addresses themes of migration and settlement
captures the spirit of the American West reflects early 20th-century American culture |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Girl of the Golden West
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Composer
gptkb:Film_Director gptkb:American_theater gptkb:American_musical_theater musicals later playwrights Western genre films about the West |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
inspired later operatic works
part of Puccini's major works Influenced later operatic works. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:folklore
gptkb:melodrama naturalism realism American frontier culture American frontier life American frontier literature Western mythology Italian opera traditions |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:American_theater
gptkb:American_musical_theater American culture Western genre |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
David Belasco's play
Puccini's opera Based on the play ' The Girl of the Golden West' by David Belasco. |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:various_adaptations gptkb:television_shows gptkb:artworks historical studies literature about the West |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:Gold_Rush
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| gptkbp:is_decorated_with |
Merrill Pye
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
Giacomo Puccini.
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| gptkbp:is_set_in |
the Gold Rush
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Italian
English |
| gptkbp:legacy |
adapted into various media
remains influential in American theater |
| gptkbp:librettist |
Guelfo Civinini
Carlo Zangarini |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Dick_Johnson
gptkb:Jack_Rance gptkb:Minnie |
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Victor_Young
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| gptkbp:music_style |
gptkb:comics
tragic realistic romanticism romantic naturalistic Romanticism. melodramatic incorporates folk elements dramatic staging characterized by lush melodies features dramatic orchestration |
| gptkbp:narrative |
set in the American West
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| gptkbp:notable_aria |
gptkb:Minnie’s_aria
Minnie’s aria ' Don’t be afraid'. Ch'ella mi creda ' Ch’ella mi creda'. Minnie’s aria ' Laggiù nel Soledad'. |
| gptkbp:notable_artist |
gptkb:Anna_Netrebko
gptkb:Lucia_Popp gptkb:Renata_Tebaldi gptkb:Plácido_Domingo gptkb:Marcello_Giordani many baritones have performed Jack Rance many famous sopranos have performed Minnie many tenors have performed Dick Johnson |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
won several awards in opera circles
Awards for productions. |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Dick_Johnson
gptkb:The_Stranger gptkb:Jack_Rance gptkb:Minnie |
| gptkbp:notable_collaborations |
' Minnie and Dickson's duet'.
' Minnie and Dick's duet'. |
| gptkbp:notable_conductors |
gptkb:Arturo_Toscanini
Conducted by renowned conductors. |
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
Memorable performances in history.
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| gptkbp:notable_performers |
Plácido Domingo.
Luciano Pavarotti. Renata Tebaldi. |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:Chicago gptkb:London gptkb:Los_Angeles gptkb:San_Francisco gptkb:La_Scala gptkb:Broadway gptkb:Royal_Opera_House gptkb:San_Francisco_Opera gptkb:San_Francisco_Opera_production gptkb:television_adaptation gptkb:opera Royal Opera House production La Scala production Metropolitan Opera production San Francisco Opera productions Metropolitan Opera premiere. San Francisco Opera premiere. |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' I can’t let you go.'
' I ain't afraid of anything.' ' I’ll fight for you.' ' Love is stronger than law.' ' You’re my only hope.' |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
Various notable recordings exist.
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| gptkbp:notable_song |
' Love Song'
' The Girl of the Golden West' |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
gptkb:American_Dream
gptkb:identity gptkb:community freedom romance |
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
three
|
| gptkbp:orchestration |
large orchestra
full orchestra Large orchestra required. |
| gptkbp:original_language |
gptkb:Italian
English |
| gptkbp:performance |
Loosely based on historical events.
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| gptkbp:performance_style |
gptkb:melodrama
romanticism often staged with elaborate sets frequently includes traditional costumes |
| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
performed regularly
performed regularly in opera houses Often performed in the United States. |
| gptkbp:performance_venue |
Performed in major opera houses.
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
various theater companies
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| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:theater_festivals
gptkb:theater high schools community theaters regional theaters international theaters |
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:New_York_City
1905 1910 |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1910-12-10
1910-01-10 |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
1905
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Samuel_French
Theatrical publishers |
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:The_New_York_Times
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| gptkbp:received |
critical acclaim
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| gptkbp:recordings |
numerous recordings exist
multiple recordings exist Numerous recordings exist. |
| gptkbp:release_country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:release_date |
1951
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1930
gptkb:1940 gptkb:1960 gptkb:1980 1951 |
| gptkbp:runtime |
90 minutes
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| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
subject of numerous academic studies
|
| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Frank_Tashlin
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| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:California
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:California_Gold_Rush
gptkb:California |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Howard_Keel
gptkb:Wanda_Hendrix gptkb:Dorothy_Lamour gptkb:Joan_Weldon |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Minnie symbolizes strength and independence
the gold rush symbolizes opportunity the saloon represents freedom |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:Love
gptkb:conflict gptkb:identity gptkb:sacrifice gptkb:Courage gptkb:Sacrifice love courage love and sacrifice explores gender roles examines love and loyalty highlights the American Dream |
| gptkbp:theme |
Themes of loyalty and betrayal.
|
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:identity gptkb:sacrifice love courage loyalty and betrayal |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:David_Belasco
gptkb:Giacomo_Puccini |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mary_Pickford
gptkb:David_Butler gptkb:Giacomo_Puccini |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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