Sincerely Yours (1955)
He dazzled America for decades with his musical artistry. Now fans as well as those curious about this exciting entertainer’s unique appeal can relive the Liberace magic in his only starring film, Sincerely Yours. In a poignant story scripted by Irving Wallace, Liberace plays a concert pianist threatened by deafness. Plunged into despair, he finds escape from personal sorrow by secretly involving himself in the problems of strangers. Liberace touches the heart and delights the ear with sparkling renditions of 31 selections from Chopin to Chopsticks. Along the way he romances Joanne Dru and Dorothy Malone, trades barbs with old pro William Demarest and in a warmly humorous nightclub scene, pokes fun at his own image as the 1950s matinee idol of the little-old-lady set. From beginning to end, Sincerely Yours perfectly captures the charisma and sheer musicality of the legendary Mr. Showmanship.
Cast
- Liberace - Anthony Warrin
- Joanne Dru - Marion Moore
- Dorothy Malone - Linda Curtis
- Alex Nicol - Howard Ferguson
- William Demarest - Sam Dunne
- Lori Nelson - Sarah Cosgrove
- Lurene Tuttle - Mrs. McGinley
- Richard Eyer - Alvie Hunt
- James Bell - Grandpa Hunt
- Herbert Heyes - J. R. Aldrich
Screenplay
- Irving Wallace (Screenplay)
Themes
Musician Biographies, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
new york city, secret love, musician, deaf, eavesdropping, sympathy, surgical operation, playing piano, music rehearsal, carnegie hall, concert pianist, concerto, 1950s, lip reading, hearing impaired
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sincerely Yours about?
- He dazzled America for decades with his musical artistry. Now fans as well as those curious about this exciting entertainer’s unique appeal can relive the Liberace magic in his only starring film, Sincerely Yours. In a poignant story scripted by Irving Wallace, Liberace plays a concert pianist threatened by deafness. Plunged into despair, he finds escape from personal sorrow by secretly involving himself in the problems of strangers. Liberace touches the heart and delights the ear with sparkling renditions of 31 selections from Chopin to Chopsticks. Along the way he romances Joanne Dru and Dorothy Malone, trades barbs with old pro William Demarest and in a warmly humorous nightclub scene, pokes fun at his own image as the 1950s matinee idol of the little-old-lady set. From beginning to end, Sincerely Yours perfectly captures the charisma and sheer musicality of the legendary Mr. Showmanship.
- Who directed Sincerely Yours?
- Sincerely Yours was directed by Gordon Douglas.
- Who stars in Sincerely Yours?
- Sincerely Yours stars Liberace, Joanne Dru, Dorothy Malone, Alex Nicol, William Demarest, Lori Nelson.
- How long is Sincerely Yours?
- Sincerely Yours has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Sincerely Yours?
- Sincerely Yours is a Music, Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Sincerely Yours produced?
- Sincerely Yours was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Sincerely Yours?
- The themes of Sincerely Yours include: Musician Biographies, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.