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Humoresque (1946)

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Reviews Counted: 5 Fresh: 3  Rotten:2 Average Rating: 5.9/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs 6 mins

Synopsis: 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. An outstandingly... 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. An outstandingly acted drama with a memorable finale. [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Joan Crawford, John Garfield, Oscar Levant, Craig Stevens, J. Carrol Naish

Director: Jean Negulesco
Screenwriter: Clifford Odets, Zachary Gold
Story: Fannie Hurst
Producer: Jerry Wald
Composer: Franz Waxman

DVD Info

Release:

Jun 14, 2005

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region (unknown)
  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.37

Audio:

  • Mono 1.0 English

Additional Release Material:

  • Featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer

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2/5

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

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12/11/07
Bob Bloom
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
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06/24/06
Derek Adams
Time Out
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03/25/06
Bosley Crowther
New York Times
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3.5/5

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

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06/15/05
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com
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3/4

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

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06/14/05
Dan Callahan
Slant Magazine
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3/5

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06/11/05
Emanuel Levy
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A turgid affair with John Garfield having to choose either socialite Joan Crawford or his bow strings.

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03/30/05
Dennis Schwartz
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05/24/03
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