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Humoresque

Humoresque

TWO WHO MET AND KISSED AND NEVER SHOULD HAVE MET AGAIN!

19477.02h 5m

Overview

A classical musician from a working class background is sidetracked by his love for a wealthy, neurotic socialite.

Directed by Jean Negulesco
Written by Zachary Gold, Clifford Odets, Fannie Hurst
Produced by Jerry Wald
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Top Cast

Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford

Helen Wright

John Garfield

John Garfield

Paul Boray

Oscar Levant

Oscar Levant

Sid Jeffers

J. Carrol Naish

J. Carrol Naish

Rudy Boray

Joan Chandler

Joan Chandler

Gina Romney

Tom D'Andrea

Tom D'Andrea

Phil Boray

Peggy Knudsen

Peggy Knudsen

Florence Boray

Ruth Nelson

Ruth Nelson

Esther Boray

Craig Stevens

Craig Stevens

Monte Loeffler

Paul Cavanagh

Paul Cavanagh

Victor Wright

Themes & Keywords

violinclassical musicviolinistpianistextramarital affairbeach houseconcert violinistprotective mothermother son relationshippatron of the arts

About Humoresque

Humoresque is a drama, romance film released in 1947 exploring themes of violin, classical music, violinist, pianist, extramarital affair, beach house. Directed by Jean Negulesco, it stars Joan Crawford, John Garfield, Oscar Levant. A classical musician from a working class background is sidetracked by his love for a wealthy, neurotic socialite.

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