Directed by:
W. S. Van DykeCinematography:
Oliver T. MarshCast:
Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, George Sanders, Ian Hunter, Felix Bressart, Edward Ashley, Lynne Carver, Diana Lewis, Curt Bois, Fay Holden, Sig Ruman (more)Plots(1)
Previously filmed in 1933, Noel Coward's sentimental operetta BITTER SWEET was transformed by MGM seven years later into a Jeanette MacDonald-Nelson Eddy vehicle, complete with Technicolor. Set in late 19th century Vienna, the story focuses on the romance between music teacher Carl Linden (Eddy) and his prize pupil Sarah Milick (MacDonald). Eloping with Sarah, Carl writes an operetta specially tailored for her talents, which earns her fame and fortune. Alas, poor Carl does not live long enough to see Sarah's triumph, but it is clear that she will never forget him. Chock full of memorable tunes and familiar character faces in the supporting cast (best of all is Herman Bing as a Viennese shopkeeper), BITTER SWEET is musical moviemaking at its best. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Jeanette MacDonald
USA
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Nelson Eddy
USA
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George Sanders
Russian Empire
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Ian Hunter
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Felix Bressart
German Empire
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Edward Ashley
Australia
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Lynne Carver
USA
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Diana Lewis
USA
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Curt Bois
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Fay Holden
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Sig Ruman
German Empire
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Janet Beecher
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Charles Judels
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Veda Ann Borg
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Herman Bing
German Empire
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Louis Natheaux
USA
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Jeff Corey
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Hans Conried
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Ernö Verebes
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Paul E. Burns
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