Carnegie Hall / a Federal Films production released through United Artists Corporation ; screenplay by Karl Kamb ; original story by Seena Owen ; produced by William LeBaron and Boris Morros ; directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Publisher:
Kino on Video,
Copyright Date:
2001
Description:
1 videodisc (136 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Marsha Hunt, William Prince, Frank McHugh, Martha O'Driscoll, Hans Jaray, Olin Downes, Joseph Buloff. Performers: Walter Damrosch, Bruno Walter, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra of New York, Lily Pons, Gregor Piatigorsky, Risèˆ Stevens, Artur Rodzinski, Artur Rubinstein, Jan Peerce, Ezio Pinza, Vaughn Monroe, Jascha Heifetz, Fritz Reiner, Leopold Stokowski, Harry James. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1947. Special features include: interactive menus ; scene access ; original theatrical trailer ; behind the scenes production stills ; music notes by the National Film Music Council ; 'piano scene' from Edgar Ulmer's film 'Detour'.
Summary:
A mother determines to raise her son to be a classical pianist and play in Carnegie Hall. She takes him to performances by many of the greats, but he chooses a career in jazz. However, he does eventually play at Carnegie Hall.
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