[2][3] During the Great Depression, a wealthy, disfigured recluse named Ari Ribaldi moves into the town of Castle Gate.
In order to prevent Ribaldi from taking her family's home, 13-year-old Bonnie Nelson goes to work as his maid.
When Ribaldi discovers Bonnie likes to sing, he begins giving her music lessons.
He concluded his Variety review with, "Despite an obviously limited budget, Rigoletto is a handsome piece of work.
Christensen's color lensing and Cathren Warner's costumes are the outstanding production values".