4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on March 7, 2023

The manner in which Garfield is lit in the opening scene is striking. We don’t know the reason yet, but there’s a prevailing angst and discontentment spelled out over his face. It sets the tone for the rest of Jean Negulesco’s swelling drama Humoresque. I’m not sure if it&#8   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on May 9, 2019

The Joan Crawford Blogathon – Humoresque (1946) On May 9, 2019 By CarolIn Uncategorized John Garfield’s ultimely death at age 39 in 1952 may have robbed him and us of a long and prolific career, but the performances and movies he left behind mor   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on July 5, 2018

Screening of "Humoresque" at Daystar Center July 14 Humoresque (1946) Where: Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Room 102 When: July 14, 2018 Time: 6:45 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald Joan Crawford is Helen Wright, a wealthy patroness of the arts who is used to getting what she wa   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on March 5, 2017

Acordes do Coração / Humoresque (1946) Às vezes, as pessoas mais talentosas são também as mais perturbadas. Grandes artistas raramente têm vida fácil. Em “Humoresque”, o remake de 1946 de um filme mudo de 1920, o violinista Paul aprende, do jeito mais difícil, duas lições importan   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on July 3, 2013

Humoresque is an overwrought celebrity story with the cliche moral that life is lonely at the top.  Joan Crawford plays a cold-hearted socialite with a healthy sexual appetite, which, of course, ends up being her downfall.  Similar to yesterday’s film, Possessed, Humoresque gives Crawford a ve   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on March 4, 2013

To celebrate classic actor John Garfield’s centennial birthday. Patti at "They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To", is hosting The John Garfield Centennial Blogathon. Please click on poster located on the side bar to read all contributions. This is my contribution to the John Ga   read more

MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on January 10, 2011

Humoresque (1947)      Today’s review is an example of the power Joan Crawford wielded in the 1940s and, I think, to the limitations of the actress’ talents. Although speculation swirled that Crawford could get an Oscar nomination for Humoresque, the only reason it does not get the lowe   read more

Movie Classics Posted by Judy on December 29, 2008

Recently I’ve seen several films starring John Garfield, and been impressed by all of them. After seeing this fine drama where he plays a virtuoso violinist, I’m starting to wonder if he ever made a bad movie. I was doubly interested by this film because it sees him opposite Joan Crawfor   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

Acordes do Coração (1946) / Humoresque (1946) Às vezes, as pessoas mais talentosas são também as mais perturbadas. Grandes artistas raramente têm vida fácil. Em “Humoresque”, o remake de 1946 de um filme mudo de 1920, o violinista Paul aprende, do jeito mais difícil, duas lições   read more