Song of Scheherazade (1947)
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- Approved
- 1h 45min
- Adventure, Biography
- Mar 1947 (USA)
- Movie
In 1865, Russian Navy midshipman Rimsky-Korsakov is inspired by a romantic interlude with a cabaret dancer while on shore leave in Spanish Morocco and writes the symphonic suite Scheherazade.
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Cast verified as complete
| Yvonne De Carlo | ... |
Cara de Talavera
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| Brian Donlevy | ... |
Capt. Vladimir Gregorovitch
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| Jean-Pierre Aumont | ... |
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
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| Eve Arden | ... |
Madame de Talavera
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| Phillip Reed | ... |
Prince Mischetsky
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| John Qualen | ... |
Lorenzo
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| Richard Lane | ... |
Lieutenant
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| George Dolenz | ... |
Pierre, the Headwaiter
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| Elena Verdugo | ... |
Fioretta
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| Terry Kilburn | ... |
Midshipman Lorin
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| Charles Kullmann | ... |
Dr. Klin
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| Richard Alexander | ... |
Theater Attendant (uncredited)
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Yussuf Ali | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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| Patricia Alphin | ... |
Native Girl (uncredited)
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Matia Antar | ... |
European Girl (uncredited)
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Gordon Arnold | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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| Robert Barron | ... |
Ice-Cream Vendor (uncredited)
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Ralph Brooks | ... |
Junior Officer (uncredited)
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William Cabanne | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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| William Ching | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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| Chester Conklin | ... |
Sailor (uncredited)
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Leonard East | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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| Lance Fuller | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Don Garner | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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Sal Haines | ... |
The Giant (uncredited)
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Fred K. Hartsock | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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| George Holmes | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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Duke Johnson | ... |
Juggler (uncredited)
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Edward Kelly | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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Robert Kendall | ... |
Hassan (uncredited)
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Theodora Lynch | ... |
Soprano (uncredited)
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| Warren McCollum | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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Ernie Mishens | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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Beverlee Mitchell | ... |
European Girl (uncredited)
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Mary Moore | ... |
Spanish Girl (uncredited)
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Marvin Press | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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| Karen Randle | ... |
Native Girl (uncredited)
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Rex Ravell | ... |
The Sultan (uncredited)
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| Chuck Roberson | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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Florene Rozen | ... |
Little Sister (uncredited)
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| Joan Shawlee | ... |
French Girl (uncredited)
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Molio Sheron | ... |
Basso (uncredited)
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| Mickey Simpson | ... |
The Orderly (uncredited)
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Tom Skinner | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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Peter Varney | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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Russ Vincent | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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Emmett Vogan Jr. | ... |
Coachman (uncredited)
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| Audrey Young | ... |
Native Girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Walter Reisch | ||
Written by
| Walter Reisch | ... | () |
Produced by
| Edward Dodds | ... | associate producer |
| Edward Kaufman | ... | producer |
Music by
| Miklós Rózsa | ||
Cinematography by
| Hal Mohr | ... | director of photography |
| William V. Skall | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Frank Gross | ||
Editorial Department
| William Fritzsche | ... | associate color director: Technicolor |
| Natalie Kalmus | ... | color director: Technicolor |
Art Direction by
| Eugène Lourié | ||
| Jack Otterson | ||
Set Decoration by
| Russell A. Gausman | ||
| Edward R. Robinson | ... | (as E.R. Robinson) |
Costume Design by
| Yvonne Wood | ||
Makeup Department
| Carmen Dirigo | ... | hair stylist |
| Jack P. Pierce | ... | director of makeup |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William Holland | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Bernard B. Brown | ... | sound |
| Joe Lapis | ... | sound technician |
Stunts
| Chuck Roberson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Jack Brooks | ... | lyrics by |
| Miklós Rózsa | ... | music adaptation (as MIklos Rozsa) / musical director (as Miklos Rozsa) |
| Eugene Zador | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| John Hathaway | ... | dialogue director |
| Tilly Losch | ... | choreographer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1947) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal-International)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1947) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1947) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Universal Filmverleih (1950) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2017) (United States) (DVD) (Universal Vault Series)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1865, the cadets of a Russian Naval Academy ship have shore leave in Morocco; among them is (fictionalized) future composer 'Nicky' Rimsky-Korsakov. In search of a piano, Nicky and singing ship's doctor Klin meet a family of once-wealthy Spanish colonists...and their daughter Cara who secretly dances in a cabaret. Romantic complications ensue, but Nicky seems less interested in Cara's favors than in inspirations for his future masterpieces.
Written by Rod Crawford |
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| Taglines | The THRILLING Music of RIMSKY-KORSAKOV See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Normally hairy chested Brian Donlevy was forced to undergo complete body waxing for his role in this film. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Yvonne DeCarlo: Gilded Lily (2000). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Gypsy Song See more » |