The Godfather | Johnny Fontane
Johnny Fontane actually is Vito Corleone's godson, and so the Don has a special fondness for him. He is a successful singer at the start of the novel, with girls screaming and fainting when he opens his mouth to sing. When he comes to Connie's wedding, Johnny is desperate. His voice is ruined, but he thinks he could have a good movie career if he could be cast in a new war movie. Don Corleone arranges for him to get the part, and he suggests that Johnny give up his show business lifestyle of drinking and womanizing. Johnny divorces his acrimonious second wife and establishes a good...
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