Faded Melody (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film
Released in 1938, Faded Melody is a drama film directed by Viktor Tourjansky, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. After an emergency plane landing in the desert, the actress Barbara gets to know the industrialist Thomas. After they are rescued, the two live at Thomas' place in Berlin. Although she confesses her love for him, Thomas asks his brother Werner to look after Barbara, as he feels he is too consumed by work and doesn't wish to be bound to anyone. Only after a fight with his brother does Thomas realize how much in love with Barbara he really is; but by that time, she has left him. For years, Thomas searches in vain for her until one day he meets her in New York ... where she is now married.
Who’s in it. Faded Melody stars Brigitte Horney as Barbara Lorenz, Willy Birgel as Thomas Gront, Carl Raddatz as Werner Gront and Vera von Langen as Olga, Thomas' Freundin, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faded Melody page.
If you liked it. Fans of Faded Melody tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Faded Melody (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Faded Melody change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Faded Melody?
- Faded Melody stars Brigitte Horney, Willy Birgel, Carl Raddatz, Vera von Langen and Hans Brausewetter.
- When was Faded Melody released?
- Faded Melody was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.