Nelson Eddy, Rise Stevens, Nigel Bruce. Rise Stevens (a mezzo-soprano from the Met) sings more pleasantly and smoothly than MacDonald and has a remarkable figure, but is not quite as pretty as Jeanette. This is the funniest Nelson Eddy film. Nelson Eddy is not at his most charming, as his "regular" character is something of a whiner. However, I find him hilarious and delightful as the Russian and can't help but be impressed with how well he disguises his voice (even singing, which couldn't be easy), mannerisms and face (OK, makeup did that, but still they did a good job). Of course, watching his wife tease him unmercifully is at least half the humor. Nelson sings several songs in bass (as well as several in baritone). He always sings well, but I always favor the low songs, particularly "The Song of the Flea" [in Russian] and "Evening Star" (which was from one of his most successful operatic parts pre-film). I love this film, the dialogue, the way the Nelson Eddy pokes fun at himself and those like him (much of the jokes have to do with his "vanity"), the way the main characters are so turned on by each other, even when they don't intend to be. Probably my favorite.**** DEFINITELY MUST SEE