I actually bought this movie to complete my Leslie Howard collection as he is one of my all-time favourite actors ( he excels in the Scarlet Pimpernel and Of Human Bondage). However, he seems to exude a melodramaticism in this movie, he never appears to be comfortable in the role and uses a lot of wide-eyed reaction shots to get some point across that only he is privy to. Ingrid is wonderful as always and steals the movie with her freshness and innocence. Ann Todd is also a delight but even in his scenes with her, Leslie is "hammy" and awkward. A classic 30's movie where the moral outcome is never in doubt and honesty & duty triumphs over undying love. On my 10 scale I would only give it a 3 of out 10 for script/plot, an 8 for music, 9 for cinematography and on overall 5 for the acting.
Review of Intermezzo
