I Dream Too Much (1935)
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Opera student Annette Monard meets composer Jonathan Street, and in a buoyant, alcohol-fueled evening, the couple marries. Sincerely falling in love, Jonathan encourages the talented Annette to sing — yet when his own attempt at an opera fails, Jonathan lashes out at Annette's success. Despite her husband's jealousy, Annette embarks on a successful career that allows her to secretly fund Jonathan's opera, bringing their marriage to a crisis.
Director: John Cromwell
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: November 29, 1935
Cast
- Lily Pons - Annette Monard
- Henry Fonda - Johnny Street
- Eric Blore - Roger Briggs
- Osgood Perkins - Paul Darcy
- Lucien Littlefield - Hubert Dilley
- Lucille Ball - Gwendolyn Dilley
- Mischa Auer - Darcy's Pianist
- Paul Porcasi - Uncle Tito
- Scotty Beckett - Boy on Carousel
- Billy Gilbert - Cook at Cafe (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Elsie Finn (Story)
- David G. Wittels (Story)
- Edmund H. North (Screenplay)
- James Gow (Screenplay)
Music: Max Steiner
Cinematography: David Abel
Editing: William Morgan
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera, paris, france, musical, movie star, cabaret performer
More Films by Director: John Cromwell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Dream Too Much about?
- Opera student Annette Monard meets composer Jonathan Street, and in a buoyant, alcohol-fueled evening, the couple marries. Sincerely falling in love, Jonathan encourages the talented Annette to sing — yet when his own attempt at an opera fails, Jonathan lashes out at Annette's success. Despite her husband's jealousy, Annette embarks on a successful career that allows her to secretly fund Jonathan's opera, bringing their marriage to a crisis.
- Who directed I Dream Too Much?
- I Dream Too Much was directed by John Cromwell.
- Who stars in I Dream Too Much?
- I Dream Too Much stars Lily Pons, Henry Fonda, Eric Blore, Osgood Perkins, Lucien Littlefield, Lucille Ball.
- How long is I Dream Too Much?
- I Dream Too Much has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is I Dream Too Much?
- I Dream Too Much is a Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was I Dream Too Much produced?
- I Dream Too Much was produced in United States of America.