

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
Top Cast
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Rita Cavallini
Lewis Stone
Cornelius 'Conny' Van Tuyl
Gavin Gordon
Tom Armstrong
Elliott Nugent
Harry
Florence Lake
Susan Van Tuyl
Clara Blandick
Abigail Armstrong
Henry Armetta
Theater Manager Beppo
Mathilde Comont
Rita's Maid Vannucci
Rina De Liguoro
Nina (as Countess De Rina)
Agostino Borgato
Organ Grinder (uncredited)
Roy D'Arcy
Minor Role (uncredited)
Pat Harmon
New Year's Eve Taxi Driver (uncredited)
James T. Mack
Armstrong's Butler Jason (uncredited)
Margaret Mann
Tearful Woman at Opera (uncredited)
Rolfe Sedan
Opera Audience Member (uncredited)
William Stack
Gossiping Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
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
Clarence Brown
Bess Meredyth, Edwin Justus Mayer, Edward Sheldon
William Axt
William H. Daniels
Hugh Wynn
Clarence Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Bess Meredyth
Screenplay
Edwin Justus Mayer
Screenplay
Clarence Brown
Director
Hugh Wynn
Editor
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Clarence Brown
Producer
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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.




















