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      The Magic Bow

      1946 1h 45m Biography List
      Reviews Violinist Nicolo Paganini (Stewart Granger) wins two women (Phyllis Calvert, Jean Kent) and a Stradivarius in 19th-century Italy. Read More Read Less

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      Moira Walsh America Magazine Stewart Granger, Phyllis Calvert and the rest of the British cast are considerably better than their material in this undramatic but musically-delightful family film. Jul 15, 2021 Full Review MFB Critics Monthly Film Bulletin The story is merely the vehicle for carrying the magnificent playing of Yehudi Menuhin. Unfortunately, much of the fine music is reduced to very brief excerpts, time and time again a theme being interrupted to fit in with the story. Feb 6, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Marginally enjoyable hokum about the "life" of Paganini, played by then-heartthrob Stewart Granger. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member A true treasure from start to finish. I enjoyed every single moment of this film. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member The music is fantastic of course but this is a stately static bore. Granger's wig and makeup are particularly awful making him look less like an 18th century musician than a painted rag doll. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Violinist Nicolo Paganini (Stewart Granger) wins two women (Phyllis Calvert, Jean Kent) and a Stradivarius in 19th-century Italy.
      Director
      Bernard Knowles
      Genre
      Biography
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 45m