Melody for Three
Synopsis
Dr. Christian takes an interest in a young boy, a violin prodigy, whose mother is a divorced music teacher. His interest isn't just in the boy's music career--he believes it would be best for the boy to have his parents back together, and sets out to do just that.
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Jean Hersholt
Doctor Paul Christian
Fay Wray
Mary Stanley
Walter Woolf King
Antoine Pirelle
Astrid Allwyn
Gladys McClelland
Schuyler Standish
Billy Stanley
Maude Eburne
Mrs. Hastings
Andrew Tombes
Mickey Delany
Donnie Allen
Johnny 'Red' Bates (uncredited)
Elvia Allman
Radio Station Receptionist (uncredited)
Lois Austin
Miss Martin (uncredited)
Velma Berg
(uncredited)
Budd Buster
Mr. Mitchell (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Mr. Bates (uncredited)
J. Franklin Harrison
(uncredited)
Alexander Leftwich
Mr. Simpson (uncredited)
Hank Mann
Man at Musicale (uncredited)
Cliff Nazarro
Mortimer Effington, Sound Effects Demonstrator (uncredited)
Patsy Parsons
Nancy Highby (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Ferris, Lee Loeb
- Original Score
- C. Bakaleinikoff
- Original Title
- Melody for Three
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Stephens-Lang Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Walter Ferris, Lee Loeb
C. Bakaleinikoff
John Alton
Department Leadership Roster
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Walter Ferris
Writer
Lee Loeb
Writer
John Alton
Director of Photography
C. Bakaleinikoff
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melody for Three
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What is Melody for Three about?
Dr. Christian takes an interest in a young boy, a violin prodigy, whose mother is a divorced music teacher. His interest isn't just in the boy's music career--he believes it would be best for the boy to have his parents back together, and sets out to do just that.
Who directed Melody for Three?
Melody for Three was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in Melody for Three?
The principal cast of Melody for Three includes Jean Hersholt, Fay Wray, Walter Woolf King, Astrid Allwyn, Schuyler Standish.
When was Melody for Three released and how long is it?
Melody for Three was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Melody for Three?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Melody for Three was composed by C. Bakaleinikoff.