The Constant Nymph (1943): cast, story & where to watch

1943 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1943, The Constant Nymph is a drama, romance and music film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 112 minutes. “He Tried to Divide His Heart and Broke Theirs” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The daughter of a musical mentor adores a promising composer, who is quite fond of the adolescent. When her father dies, an uncle arrives with his own grown daughter, who begins a romance with the composer which culminates in marriage but creates an emotional rivalry that affects the three.

Who’s in it. The Constant Nymph stars Charles Boyer as Lewis Dodd, Joan Fontaine as Tessa Sanger, Alexis Smith as Florence Creighton and Brenda Marshall as Toni Sanger, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Constant Nymph has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Constant Nymph page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Constant Nymph tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Constant Nymph (1943)?
In US, The Constant Nymph is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Constant Nymph worth watching?
The Constant Nymph holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Constant Nymph?
The Constant Nymph stars Charles Boyer, Joan Fontaine, Alexis Smith, Brenda Marshall and Charles Coburn.
When was The Constant Nymph released?
The Constant Nymph was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.