Crawford and Haller make it into a dreamy wallow in velvety masochism.
Humoresque (1946)
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Reviews Counted:5
Fresh:3
Rotten:2
Average Rating:5.9/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 6 mins
Genre: Dramas
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... 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]
Starring: Joan Crawford, John Garfield, Oscar Levant, Craig Stevens
Starring: Joan Crawford, John Garfield, Oscar Levant, Craig Stevens, J. Carrol Naish, Joan Chandler, Tom D'Andrea, Ruth Nelson, Peggy Knudsen, Paul Cavanagh, Bobby Blake
Director: Jean Negulesco
Director: Jean Negulesco
Screenwriter: Clifford Odets, Zachary Gold
Story: Fannie Hurst
Producer: Jerry Wald
Composer: Franz Waxman
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Reviews for Humoresque
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.
remembered largely for its sublime ability to make Garfield look like a virtuoso violinist
A turgid affair with John Garfield having to choose either socialite Joan Crawford or his bow strings.
pot-boiler with Crawford chewing up the scenery; Garfield does his best to retain his dignity.
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