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A tough but unhappy Broadway star re-evaluates her life when she crosses paths with a blind pianist.A tough but unhappy Broadway star re-evaluates her life when she crosses paths with a blind pianist.A tough but unhappy Broadway star re-evaluates her life when she crosses paths with a blind pianist.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 1 nomination total
Harry Morgan
- Joe Denner
- (as Henry Morgan)
India Adams
- Jenny Stewart
- (singing voice)
- (uncredited)
Mary Benoit
- Woman in Audience
- (uncredited)
John Brascia
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaJoan Crawford was given complete freedom, without guidance or supervision, to develop her own make-up, hair and costumes for the film.
- GoofsJenny closes her eyes to find out what it's like for a blind person to light a cigarette. Meanwhile, the cigarette and cigarette lighter switch hands.
- Quotes
Jenny Stewart: Your idea of art's the fruit in the slot machine.
- ConnectionsFeatured in That's Entertainment! III (1994)
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Forgotten Film
This may not be the greatest romantic drama with music ever made, but it does have its assets. The main one is that this is almost a one-woman show starring Joan Crawford.
The Technicolor is gorgeous, the music tuneful, choreography pleasant and as for the costumes--all that can be said is "wow!" Helen Rose outdid herself in designing Crawford's wardrobe--some two dozen costume changes that are simply stunning. Likewise, the cinematography and set decoration are lush and richly presented.
As for the script, it's all Crawford's. Never has she been as irritable, insulting, moody and yet strangely vulnerable. She lip syncs to some pleasant numbers, and does a dance with the director of this movie, Charles Walters. (When did a star ever do a number with her director?) Joan looks very attractive throughout, obviously delighted to be back at MGM after a ten-year hiatus.
It's a very campy treat for Crawford fans, to see Joan strut her stuff. Michael Wilding plays his part gracefully and Gig Young is among those on the sidelines. Generally a forgotten film, it's worth a look on a rainy afternoon.
The Technicolor is gorgeous, the music tuneful, choreography pleasant and as for the costumes--all that can be said is "wow!" Helen Rose outdid herself in designing Crawford's wardrobe--some two dozen costume changes that are simply stunning. Likewise, the cinematography and set decoration are lush and richly presented.
As for the script, it's all Crawford's. Never has she been as irritable, insulting, moody and yet strangely vulnerable. She lip syncs to some pleasant numbers, and does a dance with the director of this movie, Charles Walters. (When did a star ever do a number with her director?) Joan looks very attractive throughout, obviously delighted to be back at MGM after a ten-year hiatus.
It's a very campy treat for Crawford fans, to see Joan strut her stuff. Michael Wilding plays his part gracefully and Gig Young is among those on the sidelines. Generally a forgotten film, it's worth a look on a rainy afternoon.
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- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
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- 1.75 : 1
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