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6.5 / 10(19 votes)IMDb19301h 16mUnited States of America

Romance

Synopsis

A beautiful opera star kept by a rich older man falls in love with a young clergyman.

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Romance - TrailerOfficial

Type: Clip • Published 2013-10-27

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

New York City, New York

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

August 26, 1930

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Clarence Brown
Screenplay & Story
Bess Meredyth, Edwin Justus Mayer
Original Score
William Axt
Original Title
Romance
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 16m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Clarence Brown

Screenplay & Story

Bess Meredyth, Edwin Justus Mayer, Edward Sheldon

Original Score & Music

William Axt

Director of Photography

William H. Daniels

Film Editing

Hugh Wynn

Producers

Clarence Brown

Department Leadership Roster

Bess Meredyth

Bess Meredyth

Screenplay

Edwin Justus Mayer

Edwin Justus Mayer

Screenplay

Clarence Brown

Clarence Brown

Director

Hugh Wynn

Editor

William H. Daniels

William H. Daniels

Director of Photography

Clarence Brown

Clarence Brown

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Romance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Romance

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Romance about?

A beautiful opera star kept by a rich older man falls in love with a young clergyman.

Who directed Romance?

Romance was directed by Clarence Brown.

Who stars in Romance?

The principal cast of Romance includes Greta Garbo, Lewis Stone, Gavin Gordon, Elliott Nugent, Florence Lake.

When was Romance released and how long is it?

Romance was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.

Who composed the musical score for Romance?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Romance was composed by William Axt.