As a post-war journeyman director, Frank Borzage came to Republic, which produced this uncharacteristically lavish Technicolor romance about an egotistical concert pianist (Philip Dorn) who takes on young prodigy Catherine McLeod as his pupil. The student develops amorous feelings for her mentor, but when her talent threatens to outshine his, he brutally severs their relationship in what may be Borzage’s most unrestrained melodrama.
Production: Republic Pictures Corp. Distribution: Republic Pictures Corp. Producer: Frank Borzage. Director: Frank Borzage. Based on the story "Concerto" by Borden Chase. Screenwriter: Borden Chase. Cinematographer: Tony Gaudio. Production Design: Ernst Fegté. Editor: Richard L. Van Enger. Music: Walter Scharf. With: Philip Dorn, Catherine McLeod, William Carter, Mme. Maria Ouspenskaya, Felix Bressart. 35mm, color, 117 min.
