Rhapsody
“M-G-M's Magnificent Drama of Music and Romance”
Synopsis
A rich, young beauty, Louise Durant, follows the man she loves and hopes to marry to Zurich where he studies violin at the conservatory. A piano student at the conservatory falls madly in love with Louise. The violinist loves his music first and Louise second. The pianist loves Louise first and his music second. Louise must ultimately choose which man she wants.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-11
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Taylor
Louise Durant
Vittorio Gassman
Paul Bronte
John Ericson
James Guest
Louis Calhern
Nicholas Durant
Michael Chekhov
Prof. Schuman
Barbara Bates
Effie Cahill
Richard Hageman
Bruno Fürst
Richard Lupino
Otto Krafft
Celia Lovsky
Frau Sigerlist
Stuart Whitman
Dove
Madge Blake
Mrs. Cahill
Jack Raine
Edmund Streller
Birgit Nilsen
Madeleine
Jacqueline Duval
Yvonne
Norma Nevens
Student Pianist
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kanin, Fay Kanin, Henry Handel Richardson, Ruth Goetz, Augustus Goetz
- Original Title
- Rhapsody
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Vidor
Michael Kanin, Fay Kanin, Henry Handel Richardson, Ruth Goetz, Augustus Goetz
Harry Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Vidor
Director
Michael Kanin
Writer
Fay Kanin
Writer
Harry Jackson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhapsody
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What is Rhapsody about?
A rich, young beauty, Louise Durant, follows the man she loves and hopes to marry to Zurich where he studies violin at the conservatory. A piano student at the conservatory falls madly in love with Louise. The violinist loves his music first and Louise second. The pianist loves Louise first and his music second. Louise must ultimately choose which man she wants.
Who directed Rhapsody?
Rhapsody was directed by Charles Vidor.
Who stars in Rhapsody?
The principal cast of Rhapsody includes Elizabeth Taylor, Vittorio Gassman, John Ericson, Louis Calhern, Michael Chekhov.
When was Rhapsody released and how long is it?
Rhapsody was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Is Rhapsody based on a book or true story?
Rhapsody is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry Handel Richardson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rhapsody?
Rhapsody holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).