I Dream Too Much (1935)

Director: John Cromwell

Opera student Annette Monard meets composer Jonathan Street, and in a buoyant, alcohol-fueled evening, the couple marries. Sincerely falling in love, Jonathan encourages the talented Annette to sing — yet when his own attempt at an opera fails, Jonathan lashes out at Annette's success. Despite her husband's jealousy, Annette embarks on a successful career that allows her to secretly fund Jonathan's opera, bringing their marriage to a crisis.

Cast

Lily Pons

Annette Monard

Henry Fonda

Johnny Street

Eric Blore

Roger Briggs

Osgood Perkins

Paul Darcy

Lucien Littlefield

Hubert Dilley

Lucille Ball

Gwendolyn Dilley

Mischa Auer

Darcy's Pianist

Paul Porcasi

Uncle Tito

Scotty Beckett

Boy on Carousel

Billy Gilbert

Cook at Cafe (uncredited)