Gypsy Melody [SEP] director
Gypsy Melody
Gypsy Melody is a 1936 British musical comedy film directed by Edmond T. Gréville and starring Lupe Velez, Alfred Rode and Jerry Verno. It was made at Elstree Studios. The sets were designed by art director John Mead.
The film was a remake of the 1935 French film "Juanita".
Synopsis.
Due to a complex series of events a Guards Officer in a small European country is imprisoned. He manages to escape in the company of an idiotic milliner and they briefly take shelter with some
Alfred Rode
Alfred Rode (4 June 1905 – 22 July 1979) was an Italian-born French composer, musician, actor and film director. He was born in Torre del Greco as Alfred Spedaliere. In 1936 Rode appeared in the British film "Gypsy Melody" alongside Lupe Velez, which was a remake of his own 1935 film "Juanita". Rode was married to the French actress Claudine Dupuis from 1951.
Selected filmography.
Selected filmography Director.
- "The Blue Danube" (1939)