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Intermezzo: A Love Story (1939)

APPROVED 70 min  -  Romance | Drama  -   28 February 1940 (Argentina)
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A concert violinist becomes charmed with his daughter's talented piano teacher. When he invites her to go on tour with him... See full summary »

Director:

Gregory Ratoff

Writers:

George O'Neil (screenplay), Gösta Stevens (original screenplay: 1936 movie), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Ingrid Bergman, Leslie Howard and Edna Best
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Leslie Howard ...
Ingrid Bergman ...
Edna Best Edna Best ...
John Halliday John Halliday ...
Cecil Kellaway Cecil Kellaway ...
Enid Bennett Enid Bennett ...
Greta Stenborg
Ann E. Todd Ann E. Todd ...
Ann Marie Brandt (as Ann Todd)
Douglas Scott Douglas Scott ...
Eric Brandt
Eleanor Wesselhoeft Eleanor Wesselhoeft ...
Emma, The Maid
Marie Flynn Marie Flynn ...
Marianne
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Storyline

A concert violinist becomes charmed with his daughter's talented piano teacher. When he invites her to go on tour with him, they make beautiful music away from the concert hall as well. He soon leaves his wife so the two can go off together. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Concert | Scholarship | Piano | Violinist | Love Affair  | See more »

Taglines:

"Let the world cry 'shame'...I love him...I'll always love him!"

Genres:

Romance | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Escape to Happiness See more »

Filming Locations:

Monterey, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$800,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Selznick International Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on January 29, 1940 with Ingrid Bergman, Douglas Scott and Ann E. Todd reprising their film roles. See more »

Quotes

Anita Hoffman: I have been an intermezzo in his life.
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Crazy Credits

and introducing Ingrid Bergman See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Episode #26.65" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Piano Concerto in A op 16"
Music by Edvard Grieg
Played by Ingrid Bergman on piano and then joined in by Howard while at home See more »