![]() ![]() All praise to Erika Marozsan who provides the romantic interest as Ilona in the story. ![]() We find ourselves wanting to hear it again and again such is its hypnotic power. The clients who came to the restaurant always asked for this particular melody to be played on the grand piano. The words to the song called "Gloomy Sunday" are full of despair. Strange as it may seem the whole theme of the film revolves around a plaintive tune which first gained popularity in Budapest, later in Europe and then the whole world. What more could one wish for? Unfortunately the good times do come to an end when the Nazis sweep into Hungary and decide forthwith to eliminate the Jewish population. Clientele flocked there for the good food, the good music and I daresay the beautiful Ilona who served on the tables. Fact and fiction combine to provide a delightfully entertaining film about a restaurant in Budapest. ![]()
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