Bitter Sweet movie poster

Bitter Sweet

"A musical triumph!"

November 8, 1940 1h 34m 5.8/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1940. Bitter Sweet is a drama/music film. directed by W.S. Van Dyke.

Starring Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, and George Sanders

Synopsis

A woman runs away with her music teacher in order to escape an arranged marriage, but they struggle to make ends meet.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 8, 1940 85 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Budget $1.1M Production budget
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Box Office $2.2M 2.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,100,000
Revenue
$2,200,000

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bitter Sweet about?

A woman runs away with her music teacher in order to escape an arranged marriage, but they struggle to make ends meet.

Who directed Bitter Sweet?

Bitter Sweet was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.

How long is Bitter Sweet?

Bitter Sweet has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Bitter Sweet released?

Bitter Sweet was released on November 8, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bitter Sweet?

The main cast of Bitter Sweet includes Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, George Sanders, Ian Hunter, Felix Bressart.