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George Gershwin is a driven composer whose need to succeed destroys his relationship with singer Julie Adams and socialite Christine Gilbert.George Gershwin is a driven composer whose need to succeed destroys his relationship with singer Julie Adams and socialite Christine Gilbert.George Gershwin is a driven composer whose need to succeed destroys his relationship with singer Julie Adams and socialite Christine Gilbert.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 3 nominations total
Albert Bassermann
- Prof. Franck
- (as Albert Basserman)
Rosemary DeCamp
- Rose Gershwin
- (as Rosemary De Camp)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaChico Marx sued Warner Bros for $200,000 for damages and "payment owed for services rendered." Marx alleged that the filmmakers used his name many times in the film. Studio officials admitted that Marx's name had been used in the film, but were unclear about what services the comedian had rendered. The parties settled for $10,000.
- GoofsChico Marx is referred to early in the film. Gershwin mispronounces the name as "CHEE-ko", which generally continues to this day. Chico's name is correctly pronounced as "CHICK-o".
- Quotes
Oscar Levant: Tell me something, George... if you had it to do all over again, would you still fall in love with yourself?
- ConnectionsEdited into The Story of Will Rogers (1952)
- SoundtracksEmbraceable You
(uncredited)
Music by George Gershwin
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Sung by Joan Leslie (dubbed by Sally Sweetland)
Featured review
A Very Good Composer Bio
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.
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- harry-76
- Mar 2, 1999
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Details
- Runtime2 hours 15 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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