Rhapsody in Blue(1945)
The jubilant story of George Gershwin.
Rhapsody in Blue Synopsis
Fictionalized biography of George Gershwin and his fight to bring serious music to Broadway.
Rhapsody in Blue (1945) is a music, romance and drama film directed by Irving Rapper, released on June 27, 1945 with a runtime of 2h 41m. It stars Robert Alda, Joan Leslie, Alexis Smith and Charles Coburn. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Irving Rapper
- Writers:
- Sonya Levien, Howard E. Koch, Elliot Paul
- Producers:
- Jesse L. Lasky
- Cinematographer:
- Sol Polito
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Rhapsody in Blue (1945) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Rhapsody in Blue before you stream it.
Rhapsody in Blue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Alda
as George Gershwin
Joan Leslie
as Julie Adams
Alexis Smith
as Christine Gilbert
Charles Coburn
as Max Dreyfus
Julie Bishop
as Lee Gershwin
Albert Bassermann
as Prof. Franck
Morris Carnovsky
as Morris Gershwin
Rosemary DeCamp
as Rose Gershwin
Oscar Levant
as Oscar Levant
Paul Whiteman
as Paul Whiteman
Al Jolson
as Al Jolson
- George White
George White
as George White
Key crew
Directed by Irving Rapper, written by Sonya Levien, Howard E. Koch and Elliot Paul, produced by Jesse L. Lasky.
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Rhapsody in Blue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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Rhapsody in Blue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rhapsody in Blue online?
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Rhapsody in Blue (1945) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Rhapsody in Blue?
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The main cast of Rhapsody in Blue (1945) includes Robert Alda, Joan Leslie, Alexis Smith, Charles Coburn and Julie Bishop. The film was directed by Irving Rapper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rhapsody in Blue released?
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Rhapsody in Blue was released on June 27, 1945 and runs for 2h 41m.
Is Rhapsody in Blue worth watching?
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Rhapsody in Blue (1945) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rhapsody in Blue?
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Yes. The official Rhapsody in Blue trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.