Maytime

19371937
PassedPassed
2h 12m

Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in Maytime (1937)

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Drama Musical Romance

An aging opera singer looks back on her long life, including her relationships with her vocal teacher and a student.An aging opera singer looks back on her long life, including her relationships with her vocal teacher and a student.An aging opera singer looks back on her long life, including her relationships with her vocal teacher and a student.

Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
Writers
- Rida Johnson Young(operetta "Maytime")
- Noel Langley
- Frances Marion(uncredited)
Stars

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Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 2 nominations total

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Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in Maytime (1937)

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Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in Maytime (1937)

Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in Maytime (1937)

Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in Maytime (1937)

Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in Maytime (1937)

Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in Maytime (1937)

Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in Maytime (1937)

Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in Maytime (1937)

Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in Maytime (1937)

Jeanette MacDonald

Marcia Mornayas Marcia Mornay

Paul Allisonas Paul Allison

Nicolai Nazaroffas Nicolai Nazaroff

August Archipenkoas August Archipenko

Kip Stuartas Kip Stuart

Barbara Robertsas Barbara Roberts

Rafaela Ottiano

Ellenas Ellen

Cabbyas Cabby

Trentinias Trentini

Fanchonas Fanchon
(as Sig Rumann)

Walter Kingsford

Mr. Rudyardas Mr. Rudyard

Louis Napoleonas Louis Napoleon

Mariska Aldrich

Opera Singeras Opera Singer
(uncredited)

Bernice Alstock

Contralto in 'Success' Montageas Contralto in 'Success' Montage
(voice)
(uncredited)

Tenor in 'Success' Montageas Tenor in 'Success' Montage
(voice)
(uncredited)

Martha Bamattre

Lady in Baras Lady in Bar
(uncredited)

Cafe Patronas Cafe Patron
(uncredited)

Agostino Borgato

Studentas Student
(uncredited)

Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
Writers
- Rida Johnson Young(operetta "Maytime") (play "Maytime")
- Noel Langley
- Frances Marion(uncredited)
All cast & crew
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Rose-Marie

6.8

Grounds for Marriage

6.0

Grounds for Marriage

Mandalay

6.6

Shipmates Forever

6.1

Shipmates Forever

The Emperor's Candlesticks

6.6

The Emperor's Candlesticks

Naughty Marietta

6.7

Naughty Marietta

That Midnight Kiss

6.5

That Midnight Kiss

For the First Time

6.4

For the First Time

Kiss Me Again

5.5

One Way Passage

7.5

One Way Passage

Because You're Mine

6.0

Because You're Mine

San Francisco

7.2

An elderly Miss Morrison recounts her life as the once young and beautiful opera singer Marcia Morney-then the toast of Napoleon III's Paris. One evening, she encounters an American voice student, Paul Allison, and the two unexpectedly fall in love. Unfortunately for her, she has already accepted the marriage proposal of her mentor, Nicolai Nazaroff-more out of obligation than any feeling of love for him. As a result, she breaks off her relationship with Paul, and reluctantly marries Nicolai. After 7 years of marriage, Nicolai sets up Marcia for an engagement performance in the United States of the opera "Tsaritsa". Nicolai signs up Paul as her leading partner, not knowing of Marcia and Paul's past. When he realizes what he has done, Nicolai becomes enraged with jealousy... —Kelly

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Taglines
- Melody from the heart of genius to touch the heart of the world. ((Print Ad- Fort Dodge Messenger-Chronicle, ((Fort Dodge, Iowa)) 13 August 1937)
Genres
Certificate
- Passed
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
One of MGM mogul Irving Thalberg's personal projects, this originally began filming in Technicolor, with Paul Lukas as Nikolai Nazaroff and Frank Morgan as August Archipenko. When Thalberg died, production was halted. When it was able to resume, black and white was selected as a more economical format. Lukas and Morgan were no longer available, so John Barrymore and Herman Bing took over their roles.

Goofs
During the ball scene, Marcia Mornay sings Les filles de Cadiz by Delibes at the command of the Emperor Louis Napoleon. However, the piece was not composed until 1874, whereas Louis reigned from 1852-1870.

Crazy credits
Opening credits are shown on the water and on the bark of the trees.

Alternate versions
Originally released in Sepia Platinum for Roadshow engagements, this was a process most famously used in the Kansas portions of 'The Wizard of Oz' and the Panama jungle scenes in 'The Sea Hawk'

Connections
Edited into Cairo (1942)

Soundtracks
Now Is the Month of Maying
by Thomas Morley, was published in 1595.
Very popular with madrigal groups.
First line, with 'fa la la' refrain, sung by children in park.

Top review

Why did Stothart adapt Tchaikovsky?

Because there was nothing suitable in the opera repertoire for a baritone and a soprano to sing together! And Romberg's music wasn't used because it was too expensive; practically everything in the film score was in public domain or composed for the film. Likewise, filming in color was nixed in a cost-cutting move (though, frankly, I can't imagine how this film could be any better in color!) Movie-making is all and always about compromise.

A little research into Herbert Stothart's tonal plan for this film will help you understand it better, if understanding the technicalities will help you appreciate it more. But just enjoy "Maytime" for what it is, not what it isn't. A lovely, opulent, romance treasure. Don't be afraid to like it!

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Release date
- March 26, 1937 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Cvetoči španski bezeg
Filming locations
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production company
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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Runtime
2 hours 12 minutes
Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1

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