The Temple Scene from 'Aida'
Ina Bourskaya and Giovanni Martinelli in "The Temple" scene from Verdi's opera Aida. Made by The Vitaphone Corporation.
Ina Bourskaya and Giovanni Martinelli in "The Temple" scene from Verdi's opera Aida. Made by The Vitaphone Corporation.
Ina Bourskaya and Giovanni Martinelli in "The Temple" scene from Verdi's opera Aida. Made by The Vitaphone Corporation.
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