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Rhapsody in Blue (1945)
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22 September 1945 (USA) morePlot:
Composer George Gershwin is driven by his need to succeed. Unfortunately his drive destroys his romantic relationships with singer Julie Adams... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. moreUser Comments:
A Very Good Composer Bio moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robert Alda | ... | George Gershwin | |
| Joan Leslie | ... | Julie Adams | |
| Alexis Smith | ... | Christine Gilbert | |
| Charles Coburn | ... | Max Dreyfus | |
| Julie Bishop | ... | Lee Gershwin | |
| Albert Bassermann | ... | Prof. Franck | |
| Morris Carnovsky | ... | Poppa Morris Gershwin | |
| Rosemary DeCamp | ... | Momma Rose Gershwin | |
| Oscar Levant | ... | Himself | |
| Paul Whiteman | ... | Himself | |
| Al Jolson | ... | Himself | |
| George White | ... | Himself | |
| Hazel Scott | ... | Herself | |
| Anne Brown | ... | Herself - as Bess | |
| Herbert Rudley | ... | Ira Gershwin |
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Fun Stuff
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Filmed between July 19 and October 12 of 1943, the movie's release was delayed until the Manhattan premiere at the Hollywood Theatre on June 27, 1945. Nearly three months later, the picture opened nationally on September 22, 1945. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: In Max Dreyfus' office, Oscar Levant while looking at Georges' score of "Swanee" hums a perfect forth (D down to A) and says, "A diminished 9th." In the next scene Max Dreyfus also refers to the uniqueness of a diminished 9th. In Swanee there is no diminished 9th. There are enharmonic equivalents ie. a C# melody against a Db bass which sounds like a diminished 9th. It is acually a sharped major 7th. The interval of a diminished 9th ie. (C up to Dbb or C# up to Db)does not happen in Swanee. Both a diminished 9th and an enharmonic equivalent will sound like a perfect octave when played eight notes apart. moreQuotes:
George Gershwin: I don't want to be just a concert pianist. I want to use the piano as a stepping stone! moreSoundtrack:
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The "Gershwin Years" were very exciting times, and the life and career of George --and his brother, Ira--are well captured in this memorable classic, "Rhapsody in Blue." Tackling this subject was a difficult one, and it manages to reveal the composer's exuberance for his art, his trials and his successes. Robert Alda is a perfect choice for George; others making fine contributions are Oscar Levant and Alexis Smith. A host of great artists, many playing themselves round out a star-studded cast. A wonderful selection of Gershwin's works are represented, some in near-complete versions. This is one of the most successful of classical composer bios ever brought to the screen. It is a cherished part of my video library, and I thoroughly enjoy watching and listening to this recreation of the life, times, and music of one of American's great composers.