Bitter Sweet (1940)
- Starring:
- Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, (more)
- Director(s):
- W.S. Van Dyke
Synopsis of Bitter Sweet
Previously filmed in 1933, Noel Coward's sentimental operetta Bitter Sweet was transformed by MGM seven years later into a Jeanette MacDonald-Nelson Eddy vehicle, complete with Technicolor. Set in late 19th century Vienna, the story focuses on the romance between music teacher Carl Linden (Eddy) and his prize pupil Sarah Milick (MacDonald). Eloping with Sarah, Carl writes an operetta specially tailored for her talents, which earns her fame and fortune. Alas, poor Carl does not live long enough to see Sarah's triumph, but it is clear that she will never forget him. Chock full of memorable tunes and familiar character faces in the supporting cast (best of all is Herman Bing as a Viennese shopkeeper), Bitter Sweet is musical moviemaking at its best. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Bitter Sweet
- Jeanette MacDonald - Sarah Millick
- George Sanders - Baron Von Tranisch
- Felix Bressart - Max
- Lynne Carver - Dolly
- Curt Bois - Ernst
- Sig Rumann - Herr Schlick
- Charles Judels - Herr Wyler
- Herman Bing - Market Keeper
- Armand Kaliz - Headwaiter
- Philip Winter - Edgar
- Nelson Eddy - Carl Linden
- Ian Hunter - Lord Shayne
- Edward Ashley - Harry Daventry
- Diana Lewis - Jane
- Fay Holden - Mrs. Millick
- Janet Beecher - Lady Daventry
- Veda Ann Borg - Manon
- Greta Meyer - Mama Luden
- Jeff Corey - Border
- Hans Conried - Rudolph
- Director(s):
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Writer(s):
- Lesser Samuels
- Producer(s):
- Victor Saville
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