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Humoresque Overview:

Humoresque (1946) was a Drama - Black-and-white Film directed by Jean Negulesco and produced by Jack L. Warner and Jerry Wald.

Academy Awards 1946 --- Ceremony Number 19 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Music - ScoringFranz WaxmanNominated
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Humoresque BlogHub Articles:

Humoresque (1946): John Garfield and Joan Crawford

By 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 7, 2023 From 4 Star Films

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&#82... Read full article

The Joan Crawford Blogathon – Humoresque (1946)

By Carol Martinheira on May 9, 2019 From The Old Hollywood Garden

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 more than make ... Read full article

Screening of "Humoresque" at Daystar Center July 14

By Stephen Reginald on Jul 5, 2018 From Classic Movie Man

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 full article

Acordes do Coração / Humoresque (1946)

By Lê on Mar 5, 2017 From Critica Retro

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 liçõe... Read full article

Humoresque (1946) (1)

on Jul 3, 2013 From Journeys in Classic Film

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 ... Read full article

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Humoresque Quotes:

Helen Wright: I spend my life doing penance for things I never should have done in the first place
Helen Wright: Bad manners, Mr. Boray, the infallible sign of talent!
Sid Jeffers: You have all the characteristics of a successful virtuoso. You're self-indulgent, self-dedicated and the hero of all your dreams.
Paul Boray: You ought to try a few dreams yourself, it might make you less cynical. When I look at you I know what I want to avoid.
Sid Jeffers: One of us is offensive.
Helen Wright: Don't you like martinis? They're an acquired taste, like Ravel.
Sid Jeffers: Tell me, Mrs. Wright, does your husband interfere with your marriage?
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Humoresque Facts
The famous beach scene at the end of the movie was recreated by Madonna in her 1998 music video The Power of Good-Bye.
John Garfield's violin "performances" are actually played by two professional violinists standing on either side of him, one to bow and one to finger. The actual music was performed by Isaac Stern.
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