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1. Main Title 1:35 The Razor’s Edge opens with Alfred Newman’s magnificent theme “The Pursuit of Knowledge”, which plays during the entire main title sequence. 2. “April Showers” 2:51 After a spoken introduction by Herbert Marshall in the role of Somerset Maugham, the story begins at a Chicago country club dinner party early in the 1920’s where Elliott Templeton (Clifton Webb) explains away Maugham’s presence at the party to his sister Louisa (Lucile Watson) by declaring that “authors go everywhere nowadays.” While the orchestra continues to play “April Showers” by Louis Silvers and B. G. DeSylva, Elliott and Louisa discuss Larry Darrell, a “loafer” for whom Elliott has nothing but contempt. 3. “I’ll See You in My Dreams” 2:02 Joining the party are Isabel Bradley (Gene Tierney) and Sophie Nelson (Anne Baxter). Isabel compliments Sophie on her gown. Sophie confesses that it’s all for her fiancé, Bob MacDonald. The country club orchestra plays “I’ll See You In My Dreams” by Isham Jones and Gus Kahn. 4. “A Chicago Country Club Dance” 2:02 An original fox trot by Alfred Newman is played while Sophie and Somerset Maugham discuss Elliott Templeton. “They laugh behind his back but eat his food and drink his wine,” Maugham observes. Into the scene enters Isabel’s fiancé Larry Darrell (Tyrone Power).
5. “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles” 1:45 The gay, carefree atmosphere continues to the strains of “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles” by Jaan Kenbrovin (a collective pseudonym for James Kendis, James Brockman and Nat Vincent) and John William Kellette. Sophie introduces Maugham to her fiancé Bob Mac- Donald (Frank Latimore). While Sophie and Bob dance, Larry and Isabel steal away into the garden. 6. “The Missouri Waltz” 1:48 Based upon a melody by John V. Eppel, “The Missouri Waltz” was arranged into song form by Frederic Knight Logan. The somewhat melancholy character of the tune underscores the frustration Isabel feels for Larry, who has just turned down a promising position. Isabel admonishes Larry that it is a man’s duty to take part in the activities of his country. Larry remains blithely unimpressed by Isabel’s scolding. 7. “I’ll See You in My Dreams” 1:47 The popular favorite is reprised by the country club orchestra while Isabel and Larry discuss the future. She thinks it might be best if he goes away and, in fact, Larry is thinking of going to Paris to “clear his mind.” If he doesn’t find there what he is looking for, he will return to Chicago and take the first work he can get. 8. Larry’s Journey Overseas 1:20 As Elliott describes how he will ensure that Larry leads a proper life with proper associates, we see Larry’s actual life in Paris. A musical montage comprised of “Le Bistro” and “Chemin de Compagne” underscores Larry as he lives the life of a bohemian and takes a garret in a small hotel. 9. Isabel and Larry in Paris 1:46 Isabel has come to Paris and Larry tells her all about his life, that he is beginning to see things in a clearer light. He takes Isabel to his room. This cue marks the first appearance of Newman’s “Seduction” theme and, as we reach Larry’s hotel, it segues to the sound of a piano playing a Chopin polonaise, coming from another flat. 10. Returned Engagement Ring :40 Far from being impressed, Isabel tells Larry that she cannot live on $3,000 a year and she returns his engagement ring. 11. Last Night Together 1:38 Isabel and Larry decide to have one last night together before she returns to America. She is determined it will be an evening he will never forget and that he will forsake his meandering existence. As she meets him on the staircase in her black Cassini he declares “I’ve never seen you so beautiful.” A montage of gay night spots (beginning with “The Parisian Trot” on the soundtrack) follows Larry and Isabel as they float from party to party. 12. Night Clubbing 6:28 Larry and Isabel continue their spot-hopping, entertained by cancan dancers (with Newman’s “Cafe Francais” on the soundtrack), a Russian balladeer (Noel Cravat on-screen only) singing Edmund Goulding’s “Night Was So Dark,” and finally an early morning dose of Le Jazz Hot! The jazz rhythms (“Dardanella” by Felix Bernard) dissolove into an impassioned rendition of “Seduction” as Larry brings Isabel home and then says goodbye. But Isabel invites him in for one last drink. They kiss passionately. She removes her shawl and fingers his lapel A moment before surrendering to passion, Isabel retreats and asks Larry to leave. As dawn breaks she discovers uncle Elliott waiting up for her.
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