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Humoresque is a 1946 American melodrama film by Warner Bros. starring Joan Crawford and John Garfield in an older woman/younger man tale about a violinist and his patroness. The screenplay by Clifford Odets and Zachary Gold was based upon the 1919 short story "Humoresque" [2] by Fannie Hurst, which previously was made into a film in 1920.
Humoresque: Directed by Jean Negulesco. With Joan Crawford, John Garfield, Oscar Levant, J. Carrol Naish. A classical musician from the slums is sidetracked by his love for a wealthy, neurotic socialite.
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- Drama, Music, Mystery
- Jean Negulesco
- 1947-01-25
To me, that is, along with "All About Eve," one of Bette Davis's absolute best movies. And within more recent times, the "Hollenius" Cello Concerto by Korngold is being played by symphony orchestras as part of their regular fare. This movie is a must for anyone with an interest in Joan Crawford, John Garfield, or music in the movies.
May 16, 2012 · May 10 marked thirty-five years since Hollywood’s legendary Joan Crawford passed away, which means it’s time to reflect… To paraphrase the character Joan Crawford plays in Humoresque, the world is divided into two camps: those who are Bette Davis fans and those who are Joan Crawford fans. Oh sure, it’s possible to admire–and even love ...
Aug 10, 2021 · Joan and Bette's iconic feud worsened over time. Bette Davis blamed Joan Crawford for the lack of success behind her comedy debut in "Ex-Lady" and this feeling of resentment worsened when Crawford stole actor Franchot Tone away from Davis. According to journalist Michael Thornton, Davis fell in love with Tone when the two worked together on ...
Nov 11, 2023 · Helen’s husband, Victor, is a lost, melancholy guy who loves her but has never been able to “prove his love.”. Victor and Helen have a jaw-dropping mansion in Manhattan and a pretty fancy dive down the shore, as the poor people might say. The couple are companions only in their self-involved misery: she disappointed at his weakness, he ...
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Joan Crawford Humoresque. Stephanie Jones (October 2023). Rating: - 1/2 of 5 Like the previous year's Oscar-winning Mildred, Humoresque is extremely tightly edited, with hardly a shot wasted, making for a very good film, even with its focus on emotional turbulence rather than the seemingly more-popular angle of "boy musical genius from Queens makes good."
