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After marrying her long-lost love, a musician finds the relationship threatened by a wealthy composer who is besotted with her.After marrying her long-lost love, a musician finds the relationship threatened by a wealthy composer who is besotted with her.After marrying her long-lost love, a musician finds the relationship threatened by a wealthy composer who is besotted with her.
John Alban
- Concertgoer
- (uncredited)
Russell Arms
- Music Student
- (uncredited)
Lois Austin
- Norma - Wedding Guest
- (uncredited)
Patricia Barry
- Music Student
- (uncredited)
Brandon Beach
- Concertgoer
- (uncredited)
Lulu Mae Bohrman
- Restaurant Diner
- (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
- Concertgoer
- (uncredited)
James Carlisle
- Restaurant Diner
- (uncredited)
Gertrude Carr
- Wedding Guest
- (uncredited)
James Conaty
- Well-Wisher at Concert
- (uncredited)
Marcelle Corday
- Hat Check Woman
- (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
- Waiter
- (uncredited)
Suzi Crandall
- Music Student
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaPaul Henreid could not play the cello. While he was able to fake it in the long shots, to achieve the illusion in closeup, he wore a special jacket with no sleeves and holes for two real cellists to insert their arms - one to bow, and one to accurately finger the music - while seated behind him, out of shot.
- GoofsWhile Christine, alone in her studio, is talking to Alexander Hollenius on the telephone, the highly visible shadow of a crew member is moving back and forth across the piano behind her.
- Quotes
Alexander Hollenius: [to Christine] Good evening, my dear. Why, you look positively majestic. I think I'd better remain seated.
- ConnectionsEdited into Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982)
- SoundtracksHollenius' Cello Concerto
Music by Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Performed by Paul Henreid (dubbed by Eleanor Slatkin)
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Rains is awesome
Bette Davis believed her true love Paul Henreid was killed in battle. When he returns, their romance is rekindled But during the time he was believed dead, Bette had become involved with composer Claude Rains. Claude's not very happy losing her to Henreid. So Bette must take steps to ensure he doesn't ruin their happiness.
Paul Henreid is the weak link in this dynamic trio of stars. But, to be fair, he doesn't have the juiciest part. Bette is at her soap operatic best here, serving up her role with a hefty side of ham. Claude Rains owns every scene he's in. Like Bette, the man knew his way around a melodramatic role. Unlike Bette (usually), Rains could keep from going over-the-top. He's a better actor, quite frankly. But stars like Bette Davis and Joan Crawford aren't beloved for their realistic acting. People like them for their enjoyable excesses. They were the precursors to the television soap opera stars that would come decades later.
Wonderful sets and costumes, filmed beautifully. Glamorous production from Warner Bros. Loved the Erich Wolfgang Korngold score, as well as the other classical pieces featured. It's a fine melodrama with touches of film noir. Great performances from Davis and Rains. Fans of both will enjoy this one.
Paul Henreid is the weak link in this dynamic trio of stars. But, to be fair, he doesn't have the juiciest part. Bette is at her soap operatic best here, serving up her role with a hefty side of ham. Claude Rains owns every scene he's in. Like Bette, the man knew his way around a melodramatic role. Unlike Bette (usually), Rains could keep from going over-the-top. He's a better actor, quite frankly. But stars like Bette Davis and Joan Crawford aren't beloved for their realistic acting. People like them for their enjoyable excesses. They were the precursors to the television soap opera stars that would come decades later.
Wonderful sets and costumes, filmed beautifully. Glamorous production from Warner Bros. Loved the Erich Wolfgang Korngold score, as well as the other classical pieces featured. It's a fine melodrama with touches of film noir. Great performances from Davis and Rains. Fans of both will enjoy this one.
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