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M-G-M's Magnificent Drama of Music and Romance

NR 1954 · 115 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Music, Romance

A rich, young beauty, Louise Durant, follows the man she loves and hopes to marry to Zurich where he studies violin at the conservatory. A piano student at the conservatory falls madly in love with Louise. The violinist loves his music first and Louise second. The pianist loves Louise first and his music second. Louise must ultimately choose which man she wants.

Directed by Charles Vidor · Written by Michael Kanin

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