Bitter Sweet Summary
Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Genres: Musical, Romance
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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) 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
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