ajnanou Wonderful. This movie is simply a masterpiece. Eleanor Parker (some may know her as the baroness in the Sound of Music) once again excels. Interrupted Melody is an inspiring, thought-provoking, heart-rending account of a farm girl's desire to be an opera singer, and the touching sacrifice of her husband for her when she falls desperately sick. Yes, there is a lot of singing in this movie, excerpts from various famous operas, but they add rather than take away from the film. I think everyone will be moved to tears by a few scenes, and the culmination of the film when she manages to walk again still gives me goosebumps. I recommend this film to all, male or female, probably not to young children as they may get bored, but certainly from teenagers up, or anyone why wants to be inspired to succeed despite the worst adversities.

mjc-9 I was fortunate enough to be chosen as the stunt double for Eleanor Parker in this extraordinary film. I was in awe of her performance and cannot say how much I enjoyed working with her for several of her films. I thought the script was marvelous and did win an award I believe. Eleanor Parker is the true lady she portrayed in this once in a lifetime film. I never tire of seeing it - over and over again.

Neil Doyle Eleanor Parker is one of my favorite actresses from the '40s and '50s and does a marvelous job here, lip-synching to perfection various Wagnerian opera arias (as well as Puccini and Verdi). The storyline is somewhat similar to that of Jane Froman's career in that both were singers who, although paralyzed, continued with their singing careers and entertained servicemen as well. Glenn Ford lends solid support as the understanding, long-suffering husband who is always there when she needs his moral support. Roger Moore has a small role as her brother.Everything moves smoothly under Curtis Bernhardt's direction. The opera segments are beautifully staged and filmed (in gorgeous technicolor, of course). Parker demonstrates her acting skills to the fullest and Eileen Farrell does a superb job on the vocal dubbing.Well worth your time--inspirational and enjoyable even if you're not an opera lover. Filmed in wide screen technique, it loses something on video showings.

Kirasjeri The film does a fine job with the crippling illness of Lawrence and her comeback onstage, but most notable are the performances by the stars. Glenn Ford and Eleanor Parker were never better. Just superb. The scene where she tried to commit suicide and Ford stopped her, broke down, and asked God for help is magnificent and a must-see. Ford and Parker should be well-remembered as excellent actors.