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Humoresque (1946)

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Fannie Hurst's novel Humoresque is the lachrymose tale of a famed Jewish-American violinist who forgets all about his friends and family in his rise to fame. Screenwriters Clifford Odets and Zachary Gold refashioned this timeworn material into a first-class, big-budget soap opera, completely dominated by the high-octane talents of Joan Crawford and John Garfield. A gifted musician, Garfield rises from the slums to the upper echelons of society, thanks to the patronage of wealthy, alcoholic

Unrated, 2 hr. 3 min.

Drama, Classics

Clifford Odets, Zachary Gold

Jun 14, 2005

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All Critics (9) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (2) | DVD (7)

pot-boiler with Crawford chewing up the scenery; Garfield does his best to retain his dignity.

December 11, 2007 Comment
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

remembered largely for its sublime ability to make Garfield look like a virtuoso violinist

June 15, 2005 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | Comment
Filmcritic.com

A fine woman's picture with an iconic Joan Crawford performance.

June 14, 2005 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
Slant Magazine

Crawford and Haller make it into a dreamy wallow in velvety masochism.

June 14, 2005 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
Slant Magazine

Now 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.

June 11, 2005 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

A turgid affair with John Garfield having to choose either socialite Joan Crawford or his bow strings.

March 30, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Humoresque

A well-done classic film. Joan Crawford is great as an unstable and empty rich wife, threatening the success of a talented violinist. The acting performances are top notch all around. Notable was the mother of the violinist. The orchestra performances are a spectacle. High quality production and direction too. I

January 9, 2011
YosemiteSamFan

Super Reviewer

Goes on a little with the musical bits, (although some would probably see that as a positive thing). It also felt to me like this movie took a very long time to get going. About half way through it really does pick up and though I had gathered it probably wouldn't end well, the end was a shock. Joan Crawford, as usual,

January 21, 2008
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