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Carnegie Hall (1947)

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Runtime: 2 hrs 24 mins

Synopsis: Acclaimed B-movie director Edgar G. Ulmer filmed this selection of memorable musical performances, loosely connected by the story of Nora, an Irish scrubwoman (Marsha Hunt) whose passion for classical music causes her to clash with her jazz-loving pianist son (William Prince). The rift... Acclaimed B-movie director Edgar G. Ulmer filmed this selection of memorable musical performances, loosely connected by the story of Nora, an Irish scrubwoman (Marsha Hunt) whose passion for classical music causes her to clash with her jazz-loving pianist son (William Prince). The rift caused by their musical differences is eventually healed amid the music of the hall, where Nora works. Arthur Rubinstein, Bruno Walter, and Leopold Stowkowski conduct such accomplished classical performers as vocalists Lily Pons, Ezio Pinza, and Rise Stevens; cellist Gregor Piatgorsky, and violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz. Vaughn Monroe's orchestra and jazz trumpeter Harry James also show up, and Nora realizes maybe jazz is okay after all. This was clearly a labor of love for Ulmer, and his fluid direction captures the grandeur and excitement of the concert experience. The main story may be a bit trite, but as a document of these legendary musicians in action, this is a gem that deserves an honored spot in any classical music or film lover's collection. [More]

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Starring: Marsha Hunt, William Prince, Frank McHugh, Martha O'Driscoll, Joseph Buloff

Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Screenwriter: Karl Kamb
Producer: William LeBaron
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

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Release:

Sep 29, 2005

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DVD Features:

  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • [unspecified] - English

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70-odd minutes worth of dismal drama and 60-odd minutes of sometimes breathtaking performances from some of the most important names in classical music of that era.

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The dialogue is unintentionally funny.

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