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Sunday Musical: Rhapsody in Blue

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

starring
Robert Aida , Joan Leslie
This lavish movie biography of one of America's greatest popular composers continues this short season of Warner Bros musicals. The story follows Gershwin from his impoverished childhood, through his years of success until his untimely death. Many of Gershwin's greatest compositions are featured-most notably his Piano Concerto, performed by his friend and associate Oscar Levant as a climax to the film.
Screenplay by HOWARD KOCH and ELLIOT PAUL , based on the story by SONYA LEVIED Produced by jcsse L. LASKY Directed by IRVING RAPPER
. Films: page 25

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Aida
Unknown:
Joan Leslie
Unknown:
Oscar Levant
Unknown:
Howard Koch
Unknown:
Elliot Paul
Story By:
Sonya Levied
Produced By:
Jcsse L. Lasky
Directed By:
Irving Rapper
George Gershwin:
Robert Alda
Julie Adams:
Joan Leslie
Christine Gilbert:
Alexis Smith
Max Dreyfus:
Charles Coburn
Lee Gershwin:
Julie Bishop
Ira Gershwin:
Herbert Rudley
Prof Frank:
Albert Basserman
Mr Gershwin:
Morris Carnovsky
Mrs Gershwin:
Rosemary de Camp
Buddy De Sylva:
Eddie Marr
Ravel:
Oscar Loraine
Walter Damroach:
Hugo Kirchoffer
Oscar Levant:
Himself
Source: Radio Times

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