Interrupted Melody – Blu-ray

Film: 3.5/5

I can normally only tolerate opera in small doses yet I honestly had no major issues digesting this film and its numerous operettic moments, likely thanks to the beautiful cinematography and the equally beautiful story being told. Very well acted and constructed, it keeps you engaged all the way. Happy to recommend to those who enjoy a good biopic, drama or...opera, of course!

I am a big opera fan, but don’t know a lot about Marjorie Lawrence. I have no idea how accurate the movie is in portraying her story, but it’s very well done. Eleanor Parker is always a pleasure and she does a great job lip synching to Eileen Farrell’s amazing vocals.

Chronicling Aussie diva Marjorie Lawrence’s battle against polio, MGM pulled out all the stops for this 1955 CinemaScope musical drama. Starring Eleanor Parker (singing voice dubbed by an uncredited Eileen Farrell) and also starring Glenn Ford, the story takes us from her early days growing up on a sheep farm in the outback, being discovered as a vocal talent and finally touring the globe as an opera diva before succumbing to polio and her subsequent triumphant return to the stage. Look out for a small role by future James Bond star Roger Moore as her brother.