Symphony of Six Million (1932)
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- 1h 34min
- Drama
- 29 Apr 1932 (USA)
- Movie
Boy grows up to become a successful doctor at the expense of family relationships.
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| Ricardo Cortez | ... |
Dr. Felix 'Felixel' Klauber
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| Irene Dunne | ... |
Jessica
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| Anna Appel | ... |
Hannah Klauber
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| Gregory Ratoff | ... |
Meyer Klauber
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| Noel Madison | ... |
Magnus Klauber
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| Lita Chevret | ... |
Birdie Klauber
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| John St. Polis | ... |
Dr. Schifflen
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| Julie Haydon | ... |
Miss Grey - Felix's Nurse-Receptionist
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| Helen Freeman | ... |
Miss Spencer - Felix's Nurse
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| Josephine Whittell | ... |
Mrs. Gifford
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| Oscar Apfel | ... |
Conferring Doctor
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| Eddie Phillips | ... |
Birdie's Husband
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| Maurice Black | ... |
Felix's Patient (uncredited)
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| Jesse De Vorska | ... |
Mr. Horowitz - Hospital Patient (uncredited)
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| Harold Goodwin | ... |
Intern at Hospital (uncredited)
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| Dorothy Gray | ... |
Jessica - as a Girl (uncredited)
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Julia Griffith | ... |
Guest at Redemption Ceremony (uncredited)
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| Harry Holman | ... |
Mr. Holman - Hospital Patient (uncredited)
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| Lester Lee | ... |
Felix - as a Boy (uncredited)
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| Sidney Miller | ... |
Magnus - as a Boy (uncredited)
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| Belle Mitchell | ... |
Guest at Redemption Ceremony (uncredited)
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| John T. Murray | ... |
Guest at Redemption Ceremony (uncredited)
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Maude Truax | ... |
Dowager Patient with Pekingese (uncredited)
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| Richard Tucker | ... |
Guest at Redemption Ceremony (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gregory La Cava | ||
Written by
| Fannie Hurst | ... | (story) |
| J. Walter Ruben | ... | (screenplay and dialogue) & |
| Bernard Schubert | ... | (screenplay and dialogue) |
| James Seymour | ... | (additional dialogue) |
Produced by
| Pandro S. Berman | ... | associate producer |
| David O. Selznick | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Max Steiner | ||
Cinematography by
| Leo Tover | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Archie Marshek | ... | (as Archie F. Marshek) |
Art Direction by
| Carroll Clark | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James Hartnett | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| George D. Ellis | ... | sound recordist (as George Ellis) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Willard Barth | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| James Daly | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Edward Henderson | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Fred Hendrickson | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Russell Metty | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Bernhard Kaun | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Max Steiner | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1932) (United States) (theatrical)
- RKO Distributing Corporation of Canada (1932) (Canada) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1932) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as Radio Pictures, Ltd.) (re-titled)
- RKO Pictures (Australasia) (1932) (Australia) (theatrical)
- C&C Television Corporation (1955) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America (acknowledgement)
- R C A Photophone System (recorded by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A brilliant young doctor grows away from his family and his community when his older brother convinces him to make his fortune as a Park Avenue doctor. He spends his time prescribing placebos to people who are not sick leaving no time for his clinic and his passion of genuine healing. When tragedy strikes, he sees where his obligations lie, but will it be too late?
Written by Sister Grimm |
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| Taglines | The city...crucible of dreams, and glory...from its turbulent soul rises a human story! (Print Ad- Evening Recorder, ((Amsterdam, NY)) 9 May 1932) See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $270,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | After David O. Selznick became RKO's head of production in late 1931, he put the melodrama Symphony of Six Million (1932) (originally titled "Night Bell" after the Fannie Hurst story it is based on) into production, overseen by Pandro S. Berman. Selznick insisted that the original screenplay be rewritten to reclaim the ethnic touches from Hurst's story. Selznick likely wanted the film to serve as a mirror on to Jewish life, both of immigrants and their assimilated children. He himself changed the name of the film (a reference to New York City's population) as it was "more dramatic and dignified" than Night Bell. He also directed RKO music department chief Max Steiner to use symphonic music for the score and to have music throughout the picture. This was innovative as "talkies" rarely had an extensive score. See more » |
| Goofs | As is often the case when showing a devout Jewish home, a menorah, the traditional candelabrum, is displayed. However, this is used only once a year, so for the rest of the year it is put away. Having it on show is like having a Christmas tree up all year round to show the family are Christians. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in David O. Selznick: 'Your New Producer' (1935). See more » |
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Dr. Schifflen:
My boy, there are two kinds of men in our profession. Some are gifted with the spark of genius; some of us are... just doctors. [walks to the door and opens it, then turns back toward Felix] Dr. Schifflen: Felix Klauber, you're more capable than I, but if you don't go through with this operation, I will. See more » |