Rhapsody in Blue

1945
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2h 15m

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7.0/10

1.9K

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Robert Alda, Al Jolson, Joan Leslie, Tom Patricola, and Alexis Smith in Rhapsody in Blue (1945)

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Classic Musical Tragic Romance Biography Drama Musical Romance

George Gershwin is a driven composer whose need to succeed destroys his relationship with singer Julie Adams and socialite Christine Gilbert.George Gershwin is a driven composer whose need to succeed destroys his relationship with singer Julie Adams and socialite Christine Gilbert.George Gershwin is a driven composer whose need to succeed destroys his relationship with singer Julie Adams and socialite Christine Gilbert.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

1.9K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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6/10

Classic! Interesting homage to George Gershwin.

This is a fabulous movie tracing the life and times, struggles and successes of composer George Gershwin. Fictional characters and events are used to move the story along; and the music is wonderful. This is a very easy to watch movie. A classic in black & white.

Beginning with childhood, this movie shows the closeness of the family and especially with brother Ira. Major compositions are featured: Swanee; The Cuban Overture; Somebody Loves Me; Fascinatin' Rhythm; An American in Paris and several versions of the title masterpiece, Rhapsody in Blue. Max Steiner proves his own greatness.

Robert Alda is excellent as George Gershwin and Herbert Rudley as Ira. Also in the cast are Rosemary DeCamp, Alexis Smith and Joan Leslie. Playing themselves are Paul Whiteman, Oscar Levant and Al Jolson. Levant is refreshing, comical and talented.

The music is the main attraction; this film is well worth multiple viewings.

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Trivia
Chico Marx sued Warner Bros for $200,000 for damages and "payment owed for services rendered." Marx alleged that the filmmakers used his name many times in the film. Studio officials admitted that Marx's name had been used in the film, but were unclear about what services the comedian had rendered. The parties settled for $10,000.

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Chico Marx is referred to early in the film. Gershwin mispronounces the name as "CHEE-ko", which generally continues to this day. Chico's name is correctly pronounced as "CHICK-o".