Directed by:
Jean NegulescoScreenplay:
Clifford OdetsCinematography:
Ernest HallerCast:
Joan Crawford, John Garfield, Oscar Levant, J. Carrol Naish, Joan Chandler, Tom D'Andrea, Peggy Knudsen, Craig Stevens, Paul Cavanagh, Richard Gaines (more)Plots(1)
With the help of his encouraging mother, a poor but talented violinist rises in the music world. But he also receives assistance from a married patron of the arts with amorous intentions. Their emotional involvement ultimately has tragic repercussions for both of them. (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
Joan Crawford
USA
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John Garfield
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Oscar Levant
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J. Carrol Naish
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Joan Chandler
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Tom D'Andrea
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Peggy Knudsen
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Craig Stevens
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Paul Cavanagh
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Richard Gaines
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John Abbott
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Robert Blake
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Fritz Leiber
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Nestor Paiva
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Tommy Cook
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Don McGuire
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Creighton Hale
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Patricia Barry
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Bess Flowers
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