A Dream of Love

A Dream of Love

1939 · 17 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Music, History

Aging composer Franz Liszt lives in an abbey. On his birthday, a priest brings him a box that was just delivered; there is no return address. In the box he finds a single flower. The flower brings back memories of his lost love of long ago, who inspired him to compose his unforgettable melodies.

Directed by James A. FitzPatrick · Written by James A. FitzPatrick

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Cast

Ian Colin Franz Liszt (uncredited)
Sylvia Marriott Catherine (uncredited)
Cathleen Nesbitt Baroness St. Cricq (uncredited)
Cecil Ramage Baron St. Cricq (uncredited)
Julie Suedo (uncredited)
Bertram Wallis Liszt in Later Life (uncredited)
Fanny Wright (uncredited)

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