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Thrill of a Romance (also known as Thrill of a New Romance) was an American romance film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1945, starring Van Johnson, Esther Williams and Carleton G. Young, with musical performances by opera singer Lauritz Melchior. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe and written by Richard Connell and Gladys Lehman. The film tells the story of Cynthia Glenn, who, after a whirlwind romance, marries a rich businessman. However, on the first day of their honeymoon, her new husband is called away to Washington, leaving her alone at a resort. During this time, she meets and falls in love with a war hero, Tommy Milvaine, played by Van Johnson. This was the second of five films that paired Williams and Johnson together. Made over a period of eight years, those that followed were Easy to Wed (1946), Duchess of Idaho (1950) and Easy to Love (1953). Thrill of a Romance was a box office success, becoming the eighth-highest grossing film of 1945.
Original Release
05/23/1945
US Release
05/23/1945
Cast
Name | Character |
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Van Johnson | Thomas Milvaine / Major Thomas Milvaine |
Esther Williams | Cynthia Glenn |
Frances Gifford | Maude Bancroft |
Henry Travers | Hobart Glenn |
Spring Byington | Nona Glenn |
Lauritz Melchior | Mr. Nils Knudsen |
Carleton G. Young | Robert G. Delbar |
Ethel Griffies | Mrs. Fenway |
Donald Curtis | K.O. Karny |
Jerry Scott | Lyonel |
Directors
Writers
Richard Connell, Gladys Lehman
Cast
Name | Character |
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Van Johnson | Thomas Milvaine / Major Thomas Milvaine |
Esther Williams | Cynthia Glenn |
Frances Gifford | Maude Bancroft |
Henry Travers | Hobart Glenn |
Spring Byington | Nona Glenn |
Lauritz Melchior | Mr. Nils Knudsen |
Carleton G. Young | Robert G. Delbar |
Ethel Griffies | Mrs. Fenway |
Donald Curtis | K.O. Karny |
Jerry Scott | Lyonel |
Fernando Alvarado | Julio |
Helene Stanley | Susan |
Vince Barnett | Oscar |
Billy House | Dr. Tovve |
Joan Fay Macaboy | Betty |
Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra |
Robert Allen | Member Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra |
Jessie Arnold | Cleaning Woman |
Frank Baker | Club Patron |
Jack Baxley | Detective at Wedding Reception |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Joe Pasternak | Producer |