Unfinished Symphony
Synopsis
Composer Franz Schubert--broke, struggling and unhappy--gets a break when a wealthy friend wangles him an invitation to a command performance in front of a princess of the royal family. Schubert performs a version of his new work, "Symphony in B Minor", for the princess, but a misunderstanding results in Schubert storming out of the concert in a rage. Complications ensue. English-language version of "Leise flehen meine Lieder."
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Mártha Eggerth
Caroline Esterhazy
Helen Chandler
Emmie Passeuter
Hans Járay
Franz Schubert
Eliot Makeham
Joseph Passenter
Ronald Squire
Count Esterhazy
Beryl Laverick
Mary Esterhazy
Cecil Humphreys
Salieri
Hermine Sterler
Princess Kinsky
Esme Percy
Huettenbrenner
Frida Richard
Schubert's Landlady
Paul Wagner
Lt. Folliot
Brember Wills
Secretary
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Asquith, Willi Forst
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Reisch, Willi Forst, Benn W. Levy
- Original Score
- Willy Schmidt-Gentner
- Original Title
- Unfinished Symphony
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Cine-Allianz Tonfilmproduktions GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Asquith, Willi Forst
Walter Reisch, Willi Forst, Benn W. Levy
Willy Schmidt-Gentner
Franz Planer
Gregor Rabinovitch, Willi Forst
Department Leadership Roster
Willy Schmidt-Gentner
Original Music Composer
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
Anthony Asquith
Director
Gregor Rabinovitch
Producer
Walter Reisch
Writer
Willi Forst
Producer
Willi Forst
Writer
Willi Forst
Director
Benn W. Levy
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unfinished Symphony
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What is Unfinished Symphony about?
Composer Franz Schubert--broke, struggling and unhappy--gets a break when a wealthy friend wangles him an invitation to a command performance in front of a princess of the royal family. Schubert performs a version of his new work, "Symphony in B Minor", for the princess, but a misunderstanding results in Schubert storming out of the concert in a rage. Complications ensue. English-language version of "Leise flehen meine Lieder."
Who directed Unfinished Symphony?
Unfinished Symphony was directed by Anthony Asquith, Willi Forst.
Who stars in Unfinished Symphony?
The principal cast of Unfinished Symphony includes Mártha Eggerth, Helen Chandler, Hans Járay, Eliot Makeham, Ronald Squire.
When was Unfinished Symphony released and how long is it?
Unfinished Symphony was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Unfinished Symphony?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Unfinished Symphony was composed by Willy Schmidt-Gentner.