Interrupted Melody (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1955, Interrupted Melody is a drama and music film directed by Curtis Bernhardt, running about 106 minutes. “The greatest musical drama since "The Great Caruso."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Interrupted Melody is the inspirational filmed biography of world-renowned Australian soprano Marjorie Lawrence. She’s a foremost Wagnerian, equal to the vocal and physical demands of the composer’s oeuvre. And she’s a beacon of triumph to anyone who fights back when personal tragedy strikes.
Who’s in it. Interrupted Melody stars Glenn Ford as Dr. Thomas King, Eleanor Parker as Marjorie Lawrence, Roger Moore as Cyril Lawrence and Cecil Kellaway as Bill Lawrence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Interrupted Melody has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Interrupted Melody page.
If you liked it. Fans of Interrupted Melody tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Interrupted Melody (1955)?
- In US, Interrupted Melody is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Interrupted Melody worth watching?
- Interrupted Melody holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Interrupted Melody?
- Interrupted Melody stars Glenn Ford, Eleanor Parker, Roger Moore, Cecil Kellaway and Peter Leeds.
- When was Interrupted Melody released?
- Interrupted Melody was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.