Interrupted Melody
“The greatest musical drama since "The Great Caruso."”
Synopsis
Interrupted Melody is the inspirational filmed biography of world-renowned Australian soprano Marjorie Lawrence. She’s a foremost Wagnerian, equal to the vocal and physical demands of the composer’s oeuvre. And she’s a beacon of triumph to anyone who fights back when personal tragedy strikes.
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Interrupted Melody (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-09
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Glenn Ford
Dr. Thomas King
Eleanor Parker
Marjorie Lawrence
Roger Moore
Cyril Lawrence
Cecil Kellaway
Bill Lawrence
Peter Leeds
Dr. Ed Ryson
Evelyn Ellis
Clara
Walter Baldwin
Jim Owens
Ann Codee
Mme. Gilly
Stuart Whitman
Leopold Sachse
Leopold Sachse
Eileen Farrell
Student at Mme. Gilly's / Voice of Marjorie Lawrence (voice)
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
William Olvis
Don José in 'Carmen'
Marcella Reale
Musetta in 'La bohème'
Gilbert Russell
Manrico in 'Il trovatore'
Rudolph Petrak
Tenor
Gene Roth
King Marke in 'Tristan und Isolde' (non-singing scene)
Tudor Williams
King Marke in 'Tristan und Isolde' (singing scene)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne
Festival / Special Debut
May 5, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Bernhardt
- Screenplay & Story
- Marjorie Lawrence, William Ludwig, Sonya Levien
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch, Alexander Courage
- Original Title
- Interrupted Melody
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Bernhardt
Marjorie Lawrence, William Ludwig, Sonya Levien
Adolph Deutsch, Alexander Courage
Joseph Ruttenberg, Paul Vogel
John D. Dunning
Jack Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Bernhardt
Director
William Ludwig
Writer
Jack Cummings
Producer
Sonya Levien
Writer
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Alexander Courage
Original Music Composer
Helen Rose
Costume Design
John D. Dunning
Editor
Daniel B. Cathcart
Production Design
Cedric Gibbons
Production Design
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
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What is Interrupted Melody about?
Interrupted Melody is the inspirational filmed biography of world-renowned Australian soprano Marjorie Lawrence. She’s a foremost Wagnerian, equal to the vocal and physical demands of the composer’s oeuvre. And she’s a beacon of triumph to anyone who fights back when personal tragedy strikes.
Who directed Interrupted Melody?
Interrupted Melody was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
Who stars in Interrupted Melody?
The principal cast of Interrupted Melody includes Glenn Ford, Eleanor Parker, Roger Moore, Cecil Kellaway, Peter Leeds.
When was Interrupted Melody released and how long is it?
Interrupted Melody was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Interrupted Melody?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Interrupted Melody was composed by Adolph Deutsch, Alexander Courage.