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Humoresque (1946)
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A classical musician from the slums is sidetracked by his love for a wealthy, neurotic socialite. Director:Jean Negulesco |
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Helen Wright
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J. Carrol Naish | ... |
Rudy Boray
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Joan Chandler | ... | |
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Tom D'Andrea | ... | |
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Peggy Knudsen | ... | |
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Ruth Nelson | ... |
Esther Boray
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Craig Stevens | ... |
Monte Loeffler
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Paul Cavanagh | ... |
Victor Wright
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Richard Gaines | ... |
Bauer
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John Abbott | ... |
Rozner
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Paul Boray as a Child
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Tommy Cook | ... | |
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Don McGuire | ... |
Eddie
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Storyline
Paul Boray comes from a working class background. He has been interested in the violin since he was a child, which his father disliked since he felt it a waste of money, but which his mother supported. Into his adult life, Paul wants to become a concert violinist, and although he shows talent, he does not have the right connections to make it into the concert performance world, much like his longtime friend, virtuoso pianist Sid Jeffers, and cellist Gina Romney, both who, like Paul, train with the National Institute Orchestra. Gina and Paul have a connection with each other, Gina who confesses her love for him. While performing at a party with Sid, Paul meets Helen and Victor Wright, their hosts. Victor is a perceptive but self-admittedly weak man, while his wife Helen is strong minded but insecure which manifests itself as neurosis. She constantly tries to forget about her unhappy life by excessive alcohol consumption... Written by Huggo
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Humoreske See more »Filming Locations:
Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$2,164,000 (estimated)Gross:
$3,399,000 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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Mono (RCA Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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(uncredited)
Music by George Gershwin
Copyright 1927 New World Music Corp.
Piano solo performed by Oscar Levant See more »
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The famous beach scene at the end of the movie was recreated by Madonna in her 1998 music video The Power of Good-Bye. See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: In the scene where Paul Boray is practicing on stage in his shirt sleeves, you can see the top of the head of a man crouched down behind him. This has to be one of the violinists who did the playing for John Garfield by reaching around him. See more »Crazy Credits
The opening credits are presented on a book as someone turns the pages. See more »Soundtracks
"Prelude II"(uncredited)
Music by George Gershwin
Copyright 1927 New World Music Corp.
Piano solo performed by Oscar Levant See more »
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