Bitter Sweet (1940)
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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)… More 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
- Directed By
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Written By
- Lesser Samuels
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1940 Wide
- Studio
- MGM
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Made at the height of their popularity, this charming Nelson Eddy-Jeanette MacDonald operetta was nominated for two Oscars, cinematography and Art Direction.
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Cast
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Jeanette MacDonald
as Sarah Millick
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Nelson Eddy
as Carl Linden
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George Sanders
as Baron Von Tranisch
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Ian Hunter
as Lord Shayne
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Felix Bressart
as Max
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Edward Ashley
as Harry Daventry
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Lynne Carver
as Dolly
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Diana Lewis
as Jane
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Curt Bois
as Ernst
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Fay Holden
as Mrs. Millick
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Sig Rumann
as Herr Schlick
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Janet Beecher
as Lady Daventry
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Charles Judels
as Herr Wyler
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Veda Ann Borg
as Manon
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Herman Bing
as Market Keeper
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Greta Meyer
as Mama Luden
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Hans Conried
as Rudolph
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Jeff Corey
as Border
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Armand Kaliz
as Headwaiter
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Philip Winter
as Edgar
