The Story of Three Loves

The Story of Three Loves, also known as Equilibrium, is a 1953 romantic anthology film made by MGM. It consists of three stories, The Jealous Lover, Mademoiselle, and Equilibrium. The film was produced by Sidney Franklin. Mademoiselle was directed by Vincente Minnelli, while Gottfried Reinhardt directed the other two segments. The screenplays were written by John Collier The Jealous Lover, Equilibrium, Jan Lustig Equilibrium, Mademoiselle, and George Froeschel Equilibrium, Mademoiselle.

On an ocean liner, a passenger recognizes famed ballet creator Charles Coudray James Mason, and asks him politely why one of his works has never been performed since its debut. When Coudray remains silent, the fan leaves him alone with his thoughts, leading to a flashback.Ballerina Paula Woodward Moira Shearer auditions for Coudray. Coudray is impressed, but then Paula collapses and has to be carried off stage. A doctor informs her aunt Lydia Agnes Moorehead that she has a heart condition that will force her to give up dancing. ........

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