Release Date: Jan 1, 1945 Wide
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One of the most successful filmed biographies of the 1940s, A Song to Remember alleges to be the true story of Polish composer Frederick Chopin. Actually, it has about as much relation to truth as a Heckle and Jeckle cartoon, but with such gorgeous creatures as Cornel Wilde and Merle Oberon in the leads, who cared? Though Wilde, as Chopin, is the nominal lead, top billing goes to Paul Muni, hamming his way through the role of Chopin's mentor Professor Joseph Elsner. Reportedly, Muni developed
Unrated, 1 hr. 53 min.
Jan 1, 1945 Wide
All Critics (7) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (1)
The music is fine, but the story is not.
The melodrama is pretty forced, but the music is superb.
Indefensible as either art or history, Charles Vidor's Chopin biopic is the absolute textbook definition of kitsch.
A nice biography movie about Chopin. I enjoyed it, the actors are good and the story is interesting (weather or not it's accurate, I don't know).
September 5, 2010Super Reviewer
Cornel Wilde turns in a surprisingly good performance with Merle Oberon especially attractive. Glorious production rich in color and design. Paul Muni's performance is endearing. A great deal to enjoy.
April 2, 2009
Super Reviewer
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