
A Dream of Love
1939-01-28 · 17 min · ★ 6.3
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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- James A. FitzPatrick
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- FitzPatrick Pictures
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- United States of America
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Sylvia MarriottCatherine (uncredited)
Cathleen NesbittBaroness St. Cricq (uncredited)
Cecil RamageBaron St. Cricq (uncredited)
Julie Suedo(uncredited)
Bertram WallisLiszt in Later Life (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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