Song of Love (1947)
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- Approved
- 1h 59min
- Drama, Music
- 09 Oct 1947 (USA)
- Movie
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.
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Cast verified as complete
| Katharine Hepburn | ... |
Clara Wieck Schumann
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| Paul Henreid | ... |
Robert Schumann
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| Robert Walker | ... |
Johannes Brahms
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| Henry Daniell | ... |
Franz Liszt
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| Leo G. Carroll | ... |
Professor Wieck
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| Elsa Janssen | ... |
Bertha
(as Else Janssen)
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| Gigi Perreau | ... |
Julie Schumann
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'Tinker' Furlong | ... |
Felix Schumann
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| Ann Carter | ... |
Marie Schumann
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| Janine Perreau | ... |
Eugenie Schumann
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| Jimmy Hunt | ... |
Ludwig Schumann
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Anthony Sydes | ... |
Ferdinand Schumann
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| Eilene Janssen | ... |
Elise Schumann
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| Roman Bohnen | ... |
Dr. Hoffman
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| Ludwig Stössel | ... |
Haslinger
(as Ludwig Stossel)
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| Tala Birell | ... |
Princess Valerie Hohenfels
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| Kurt Katch | ... |
Judge
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| Henry Stephenson | ... |
King Albert
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| Konstantin Shayne | ... |
Reinecke
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| George Chakiris | ... |
Choir Boy
(as George Kerris)
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| Lela Bliss | ... |
Mrs. Heller (uncredited)
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| Betty Blythe | ... |
Concertgoer with Opera Glasses (uncredited)
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| Wheaton Chambers | ... |
Mr. Heller (uncredited)
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André Charlot | ... |
Pompous Gent (uncredited)
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| Guy D'Ennery | ... |
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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| George Davis | ... |
Valet (uncredited)
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| Leslie Denison | ... |
King Fredericus Augustus (uncredited)
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| Helen Dickson | ... |
Concertgoer (uncredited)
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Helen Eby-Rock | ... |
Maid (uncredited)
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| Fred Essler | ... |
Mr. Hein (uncredited)
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| Mary Forbes | ... |
Woman at Party (uncredited)
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| Byron Foulger | ... |
Bailiff (uncredited)
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Jane Green | ... |
Queen (uncredited)
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Eloise Hardt | ... |
Queen Maria (uncredited)
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| Winifred Harris | ... |
Woman at Party (uncredited)
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| Edna Holland | ... |
Mrs. Fohling (uncredited)
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| Stuart Holmes | ... |
Liszt Spectator (uncredited)
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Dickie Humphreys | ... |
Choir Member (uncredited)
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| Torben Meyer | ... |
Stage Manager (uncredited)
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| Harold Miller | ... |
Adjutant to Prince (uncredited)
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| Fred Nurney | ... |
Mr. Fehling (uncredited)
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| Francis Pierlot | ... |
Old Musician (uncredited)
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Constance Purdy | ... |
Mrs. Hein (uncredited)
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| Frank Reicher | ... |
Mr. Fuerbach (uncredited)
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| Grandon Rhodes | ... |
Reinecke's Companion (uncredited)
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| Bert Roach | ... |
Stage Manager (uncredited)
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Ruth Robinson | ... |
Mrs. Geuerbach (uncredited)
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| Larry Simms | ... |
Prince Albert (uncredited)
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Cecil Stewart | ... |
Conductor (uncredited)
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| Clinton Sundberg | ... |
Dr. Richarz (uncredited)
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| Pierre Watkin | ... |
Duke of X (uncredited)
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| Josephine Whittell | ... |
Lady with Pearls (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Clarence Brown | ||
Written by
| Ivan Tors | ... | () and |
| Irma von Cube | ... | () (as Irmgard von Cube) and |
| Allen Vincent | ... | () and |
| Robert Ardrey | ... | () |
| Bernard Schubert | ... | (play) and |
| Mario Silva | ... | (play) |
Produced by
| Clarence Brown | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Harry Stradling Sr. | ... | director of photography (as Harry Stradling) |
Editing by
| Robert Kern | ... | (as Robert J. Kern) |
Art Direction by
| Cedric Gibbons | ||
| Hans Peters | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edwin B. Willis | ||
Costume Design by
| Walter Plunkett | ... | (costumes: women) |
| Valles | ... | (costumes: men) |
Makeup Department
| Jack Dawn | ... | makeup designer |
| Sydney Guilaroff | ... | hair designer |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alfred Raboch | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Douglas Shearer | ... | recording director |
Special Effects by
| Warren Newcombe | ... | special effects |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Irene | ... | costume supervisor |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Laura Dubman | ... | musical advisor |
| Bronislau Kaper | ... | musical director |
| William Steinberg | ... | conductor: MGM Symphony Orchestra |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1947) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1947) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1948) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- M.P.E.A. (1949) (Austria) (theatrical)
- M.P.E.A. (1949) (Germany) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1948) (France) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Turner Entertainment (DVD package design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Composer Robert Schumann (Heinreid0, struggles against mental illness, supported by his wife, Klara Wieck Schumann (Hepburn). His composing deteriorates over the years, forcing her to go back to performing to support the family. Johannes Brahms (Walker) initially helps out in the home, but he falls in love with Klara, further affecting Schumann's health. Written by annamaria2500 |
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| Taglines | A Love Story So Beautiful It Was Set to Music! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Film debut of George Chakiris. See more » |
| Goofs | The day Johannes Brahms arrives to study with Robert Schumann, which was in 1853, he plays his Rhapsody in G Minor. Brahms didn't compose that piece until 1879. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Schumann Story (1950). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Kinderszenen Op. 15 VII. Träumerei See more » |