Intermezzo (United Artists) (1939)

‘Intermezzo’ Favorite Film Of Famed Ingrid Bergman Ingrid Bergman’s favorite film is still David 0. Selznick’s “Intermezzo,” the picture which introduced her to Amer¬ ican audiences, the Swedish recently. Evidently a great many 01 with the star for “Intermezzo,” : a poignant love story is being brought back to the screen by popular demand. It will be seen locally starting .... at the .... Theatre. “Intermezzo” was the starting point for the American career of a great actress who has been hailed many times by critics as the screen’s most versatile por¬ trayer of demanding roles. Ingrid has delighted the world’s movie fans since the release of “Intermezzo” in a series of mo¬ tion pictures which have been rated equally high for both artis¬ tic content and financial success. Among her outstanding triumphs were her Academy Award-win¬ ning performance as Charles Boyer’s fear-ridden wife in “Gas¬ light”; her depiction of the bar¬ maid in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”; her portrayal of Maria in “For Whom the Bell Tolls”; her performance as the psychiatrist in “Spellbound,” and her delinea¬ tion of the emotion-harassed spy in “Notorious.” star informed interviewers Miss Bergman’s fans agree Mobile Features Among the important attribute: which led to the success of Miss Bergman in these films are her unusual mobility of face and emo¬ tions plus an ability to submerge herself completely in her roles, say film critics. Two factors may be credited for these Bergman assets: first, is her rigorous training in the Royal Dramatic School of her native Sweden and, second, the patient toil of David O. Selznick who “discovered” Ingrid. Selznick put her through an intensive course of training which included English and acting les¬ sons before he cast her with Leslie Howard in “Intermezzo.” When the film was first released the nation’s critics and audiences acclaimed the birth of a great new star. “Intermezzo” also benefited from the sensitive direction of Gregory Ratoff and the perform¬ ances of a supporting cast which includes Edna Best, John Halliday and Cecil Kellaway. THE CAST Holger _Leslie Howard Anita _Ingrid Bergman Margit _Edna Best Thomas _ . John Halliday Charles _ _ Cecil Kellaway Greta __Enid Bennett Ann Marie _ Ann Todd Eric _ __ Douglas Scott Emma _ Eleanor Wesselhoeft Marianne _ Marie Flynn THE CREDITS David O. Selznick presents "Intermezzo," starring Ingrid Bergman and Leslie Howard. Produced by David O. Selznick. Associate Pro¬ ducer, Leslie Howard. Directed by Gregory Ratoff. Screenplay by George O'Neil from the original scenario by Gosta Stevens and Gustav Molander. Photographed by Gregg Toland. Music directed by Lou Forbes. Art direction, Lyle Wheeler. Interior Decoration, Casey Roberts. Ingrid Bergman's costumes by Irene Travis Banton. Assistant Director, Walter Mayo. An SRO release. Distributed by Eagle Lion Films. STORY TREATMENT (Not for Publication) ^ INTERMEZZO" is the poignant tale of a I great romance shadowed by tragedy. The lovers are Leslie Howard, married and a world- famed concert violinist, and Ingrid Bergman who is Howard's daughter's music teacher. The story moves from New York to Stock¬ holm to France and to the Isle of Capri as Howard and Miss Bergman seek to escape Howard's responsibilities and work out their destinies. The manner in which this seemingly impossible situation resolves itself makes "Intermezzo" one of the screen's acknowledged great love stories. Selznick Discovered Ingrid While ‘Listening’ to a Picture A few years ago David 0. Selznick was viewing a Swedish film in order to hear some background music which had been recommended to him for use in a forthcoming film production. Suddenly Selznick sat up straight in his chair and began -^concentrating on a young actress Critic’s Bouquets For ‘Intermezzo’ The brilliance of Ingrid Berg¬ man’s portrayal of the heroine of David O. Selznick’s “Intermezzo,” opening .... at the .... Theatre via Eagle Lion Films re-release, is attested to by the praise it has received from important critics. Louella Parsons recently re¬ viewed “Intermezzo” and com¬ mented, “When you see ‘Inter¬ mezzo’ again you will realize that there was never anything lovelier than the young Ingrid Bergman. It’s a beautiful love story, made in beautiful taste.” Sheilah Gra¬ ham said that Ingrid Bergman’s “personality is like a breath of fresh air in the parched Holly¬ wood desert.” In addition to these critical raves, the re-release of “Inter¬ mezzo” was made by Mr. Selznick in response to thousands of let¬ ters from Miss Bergman’s ad¬ mirers who agree with the star’s characterization of “Intermezzo” as “my favorite motion picture role.” Selznick’s haunting romance, which co-stars Miss Bergman with Leslie Howard, was directed by Gregory Ratoff. ‘Eureka!” Ingrid Bergman, star of David O. Selznick’s “Inter¬ mezzo,” being re-released starting .... at the .... Theatre via Eagle Lion Films, was discovered at an early age. When a child, she was already a veteran of long hours before the camera. The man behind the lens was her father who was completely sold on his daughter’s film talents long before she was discovered by Selznick and spent long hours training her for a career he knew must come some day. who was playing a featured role in this production. Shortly there¬ after, the young actress was signed to a Selznick contract and was on her way to the United States. Two years later ecstatic reviews were greeting her first American picture, “Intermezzo,” and the name of Ingrid Bergman was headed for a place among the screen’s immortals. Ever since the release of “In¬ termezzo,” a constant stream of letters from moviegoers has been requesting an opportunity to see Ingrid Bergman in “Intermezzo” again. In response to this deman^^ the picture will be re-shown® locally starting .... at the .... Theatre via Eagle Lion Films. Won High Rating Not only has “Intermezzo” lived long in the memories of movie fans but it has also won high rating on many lists of all- time best films. This is a tribute to Selznick, Miss Berman, co-star Leslie Howard, featured players Cecil Kellaway and Edna Best and Director Gregory Ratoff. The reasons for the high rating achieved by “Intermezzo” vary according to the natures of the fans and critics who praise it. One may speak of the tender yet passionate romance between Miss Bergman and Howard. Another cites the lovely music which was made into a song which swept the country. Another speaks of Howard’s famed scene as his young daughter lies between life and death as one of the greatest pieces of screen acting. Everyone, however, agrees that “Intermezzo” offers Miss Berg¬ man an actress’ dream role. She has the chance to exhibit every facet of her varied acting talents. She is sad, gay, tender, excited, romantic, furious—in short she* is Ingrid Bergman at her best, - say the critics. Miss Bergman evidently agrees with the critics for in a recent newspaper interview she stated that “Intermezzo” is still her personal favorite despite one of the longest strings of more recent hits in Hollywood annals. Mat 2A still SIP-ir INGRID BERGMAN and LESLIE HOWARD in a scene from David O. Selz “INTERMEZZO," romantic film classic, which opens .... at the ... . Theat Eagle Lion Films. Cecil Kellaway, Edna Best and Ann Todd head the supportir