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Movie Description
Musical based on the real-life story of opera star Marjorie Lawrence and her struggle to overcome polio. Academy Award Nominations: 3, including Best Actress--Eleanor Parker.
Synopsis
"Interrupted Melody" tells the tragic and inspiring life story of opera singer Marjorie Lawrence.
After the budding performer won contests in her native Australia, Marjorie went on to Europe and the U.S., where she reached the top of her field. Lawrence capped off her success by entering into a happy marriage with a doctor, and arranging her career so they could stay together. Then, suddenly, she fell victim to polio.
Her devoted husband refused to give up without a fight, and together the couple succeeded in nursing her back to health -- and putting Marjorie Lawrence on the stage once again.
Film Notes
The film was based on the life of opera singer Marjorie Lawrence.
Operatic recordings were supervised and conducted by Walter Du Cloux; operatic sequences were stage by Vladimir Rosing; and Harold Gelman served as a musical advisor.
Singer Eileen Farrell dubbed Eleanor Parker's voice in the opera sequences.
Shot in CinemaScope, with color by Eastman.
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