Synopsis
In A Night at the Opera, Claudia is in a frenzy as she prepares for a much-anticipated evening at the opera. The excitement of the night is palpable, but her plans are quickly derailed by a series of interruptions. As she attempts to wash her hair, her mother calls, reminding her of the evening's importance and asking about her evening bag. Claudia's frantic preparations are further complicated by her friend Bertha, who arrives to help but inadvertently adds to the chaos.
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