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, both who, like Paul,... (Full plot summary below)
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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, 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. Helen becomes Paul's benefactress, which ultimately results in a successful concert career for Paul. But the two also fall in love, a destructive love against the wishes of Paul's mother and Gina. That love may not only destroy Paul's concert career, but their lives as well.
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| Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)Bob Bloompot-boiler with Crawford chewing up the scenery; Garfield does his best to retain his dignity. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyNow a days regarded as camp, Jean Negulesco's melodramatic exploration of desire features Joan Crawford at her limited best, but the music played by Isaac Stern and lush score by Franz Waxman offer pleasure, and so do Garfield, the decor and costumes. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzA turgid affair with John Garfield having to choose either socialite Joan Crawford or his bow strings. |
| User ReviewEmily SAn incredible, little-known film noir that is as complex as it is intricate. Joan Crawford and John Garfield each give multi-faceted, gut-wrenching performances. I'm a music major, and I fully thought John Garfield was a virtuoso violinist. There are intense close-ups on his hands playing the violin! How could he not be? Imagine my surprise upon learning that Garfield's own hands never touched the violin in those scenes. Two different men were crouched under him playing the various pieces, one with the bow and one doing the fingering. It blew my mind. The satirical mastermind Oscar Levant also provides fantastic comedy relief with his dry humor and self-depricating moods. This film certainly deserves more notoriety than it's received, and I would recommend it to anyone that would love to see fantastic performances by wonderful actors. |
| User ReviewMason Wexcellent melodramatic noir..the ending is something that will stay with you..Crawford and Garfields' performances are exceptional ' |
| User ReviewDarren ABrilliant film, great music, Crawford looking magnificent... |
| User ReviewLars Mjoan is amazing!and a real slick production with amazing music!!! |
| User ReviewDavid RLush and lavishly mounted escapist melodrama. Thin plot, but made special by the star power of Garfield and Crawford. Both give confident, sensitive performances, and the Adrian-clad Crawford never looked more glamorous in all her long career, right up to the startling climax of the film It may be corn, but that corn is the color of pure gold. |
| User ReviewRobert CAlthough I take issue with the morality of the movie, damning the Joan Crawford character to commit suicide because she committed adultery, I can't help but praise the movie for its script, its direction, its actors, and its effective use of music. |
| User ReviewSteve BThis movie is amazing,from start to finish. and one of Joan's greatest performances. If this doesnt make you cry you have ice for blood! |
