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A Dream of Love

A Dream of Love

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Aging composer Franz Liszt lives in an abbey. On his birthday, a priest brings him a box that was just delivered; there is no return address. In the box he finds a single flower. The flower brings back memories of his lost love of long ago, who inspired him to compose his unforgettable melodies.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

17 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

28 January 1939

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ian Colin

Ian Colin

Franz Liszt (uncredited)

Sylvia Marriott

Sylvia Marriott

Catherine (uncredited)

Cathleen Nesbitt

Cathleen Nesbitt

Baroness St. Cricq (uncredited)

Cecil Ramage

Cecil Ramage

Baron St. Cricq (uncredited)

Julie Suedo

Julie Suedo

(uncredited)

Bertram Wallis

Bertram Wallis

Liszt in Later Life (uncredited)

Fanny Wright

Fanny Wright

(uncredited)

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