Song of Love

Song of Love

A Love Story So Beautiful It Was Set to Music!

NR 1947 · 115 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, Music, Romance

Composer Robert Schumann struggles to compose his symphonies while his loving wife Clara offers her support. Also helping the Schumanns is their lifelong friend, composer Johannes Brahms.

Directed by Clarence Brown · Written by Ivan Tors

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