Movie: The Hoffnung Palm Court Orchestra

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    This a story of a violinist, pianist and cellist as they perform from place-to-place, under very unusual conditions. Every time they play, they remind someone of a lost love, so they are hired immediately hired by nightclub owners, ship captains and even a pirate... wherever circumstances take them.

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    1965-01-01

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    6.5

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    3.3 starts
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