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I Dream Too Much

1935 · 1h 37m · Comedy, Romance · United States of America

The star the entire world Applauds - here her for the First Time on the screen!

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.

Directed by
John Cromwell
Written by
Edmund H. North, James Gow
Story by
Elsie Finn, David G. Wittels
Starring
Lily Pons, Henry Fonda, Eric Blore, Osgood Perkins
5.9Smart score

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