Humoresque | John Garfield, Oscar Levant

Humoresque | John Garfield, Oscar Levant | Humoresque

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Humoresque

	Humoresque John Garfield, Oscar Levant Warner Home Video, 2005 average customer review:based on 41 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Glamorous socialite Helen Wright (Joan Crawford) takes what she wants clothes, alcohol, men uses them up and tosses them aside. Then she meets brilliant young violinist Paul Boray (John Garfield). But this is one toy she can?t break. Instead, her love for Paul brings Helen to the breaking point. In this acclaimed and profound exploration of desire, Crawford makes Helen a rich, layered character torn between selfless love and selfish impulses. Garfield matches her as the driven genius. Humoresque?s production values extend to the musical interludes, dubbed by Isaac Stern. Garfield?s dazzling technique is thanks to two real violinists hidden behind him one to do the fingering and one the bow work. Bravo!

DVD Features:Featurette:The Music of Humoresque - RT: 9:42Theatrical Trailer:

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A True Classic

My other favorite Joan Crawford movie being (what else) but Mildred Pierce. My only complaint, actually two are: a bit long (could have edited out some of the youth scenes of John Garfield) and no music credits/list of the compositions played throughout the movie.

Humoresque

Warners was quick to capitalize on Crawford's Oscar-winning turn in "Mildred Pierce", promptly casting her opposite John Garfield in "Humoresque." Another intense performance from Joan is complemented by a steely turn from Garfield (with Isaac Stern doubling on violin). The inimitable Oscar Levant provides welcome comic relief as Paul's friend, Sid. "Humoresque" is a lavishly photographed, first-rate soap opera. Don't miss Joan's walk on the beach.

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Five Star Melodrama

This is the movie that made me fall in love with John Garfield. I personally think it is his finest film and shows that he could hold his own against any leading lady of his time. John Garfield was at his best as the guy who was trouble, but the guy you couldn't resist. In this film he is the ultimate bad boy, and Joan Crawford is perfect as the woman who falls for him, and falls hard. Because John Garfield died at such a young age, you may not know who John Garfield is. Take a look at this movie. I think you will be looking for more of his films!

all the reviews written are 5 stars

if you are a dedicated musician and had the rare opportunity to make it your life's work( which is near nil in today's world), then you will love this movie.It's the fight between the marriage of woman or music.music will always win because there is no separation of the man and his music, they are one and the same.

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