I Dream Too Much
“The star the entire world Applauds - here her for the First Time on the screen!”
Synopsis
Opera student Annette Monard meets composer Jonathan Street, and in a buoyant, alcohol-fueled evening, the couple marries. Sincerely falling in love, Jonathan encourages the talented Annette to sing — yet when his own attempt at an opera fails, Jonathan lashes out at Annette's success. Despite her husband's jealousy, Annette embarks on a successful career that allows her to secretly fund Jonathan's opera, bringing their marriage to a crisis.
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Lily Pons
Annette Monard
Henry Fonda
Johnny Street
Eric Blore
Roger Briggs
Osgood Perkins
Paul Darcy
Lucien Littlefield
Hubert Dilley
Lucille Ball
Gwendolyn Dilley
Mischa Auer
Darcy's Pianist
Paul Porcasi
Uncle Tito
Scotty Beckett
Boy on Carousel
Billy Gilbert
Cook at Cafe (uncredited)
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Snobbish Critic (uncredited)
Clarence Wilson
The Lawyer (uncredited)
Richard Carle
Snobbish Critic (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Waiter in Cafe (uncredited)
Oscar Apfel
Cafe Owner (uncredited)
Elise Cavanna
Darcy's Secretary (uncredited)
James Conaty
Audience Extra (uncredited)
Esther Dale
Mrs. Dilley (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 29, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund H. North, James Gow
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- I Dream Too Much
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
Edmund H. North, James Gow, Elsie Finn, David G. Wittels
Max Steiner
David Abel
William Morgan
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
Edmund H. North
Screenplay
James Gow
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
David Abel
Director of Photography
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
William Morgan
Editor
Bernard Newman
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Dream Too Much
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What is I Dream Too Much about?
Opera student Annette Monard meets composer Jonathan Street, and in a buoyant, alcohol-fueled evening, the couple marries. Sincerely falling in love, Jonathan encourages the talented Annette to sing — yet when his own attempt at an opera fails, Jonathan lashes out at Annette's success. Despite her husband's jealousy, Annette embarks on a successful career that allows her to secretly fund Jonathan's opera, bringing their marriage to a crisis.
Who directed I Dream Too Much?
I Dream Too Much was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in I Dream Too Much?
The principal cast of I Dream Too Much includes Lily Pons, Henry Fonda, Eric Blore, Osgood Perkins, Lucien Littlefield.
When was I Dream Too Much released and how long is it?
I Dream Too Much was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for I Dream Too Much?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Dream Too Much was composed by Max Steiner.