# Humoresque (1947)

> A gifted violinist’s ascent into the concert world becomes inseparable from a consuming affair with the wealthy, alcoholic patron who makes his success possible.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15965

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Jean Negulesco
- Cast: Joan Crawford, John Garfield, Oscar Levant, J. Carrol Naish, Joan Chandler, Tom D'Andrea, Peggy Knudsen, Ruth Nelson
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038622/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, passionate, oppressive, classic film night, romantic drama night

## Synopsis

A passionate violinist's pursuit of success leads him into a tumultuous love affair that threatens everything he holds dear.

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- [All This, and Heaven Too (1940)](https://ember.film/movie/28627)

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