Although he gives a fine performance here, after only two more (negligible) films, Novarro would be released from his MGM contract. MacDonald would soon begin her celebrated collaboration with Nelson Eddy and become one of the Studio's superstars. Both of the stars exude charm & handle the Kern/Hammerstein score quite nicely. The lavish production values may have been the Studio's way of pumping MacDonald in this, her first MGM film. Fate conspires to keep them apart - can they ever, like THE CAT AND THE FIDDLE, make sweet music together? Although virtually forgotten today, this musical romance has much to recommend it, including sophisticated performances from its two stars, Ramon Novarro & Jeanette MacDonald. When the lady finds success, the gentleman departs, seeking for fame of his own. A romance ensues, and they soon find themselves sharing more than just the view. Two struggling young composers share adjoining pensions in Brussels.
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