| Description |
1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby, digital; full frame (1.33:1). |
| Audience |
Rated G. |
| Cast |
Steve Allen, Donna Reed, Gene Krupa, Lionel Hampton, Ben Pollack, Teddy Wilson, Edward "Kid" Ory. |
| Credits |
Music by Benny Goodman. |
| Note |
Videodisc release of the 1955 motion picture. |
| Summary |
The music of Benny Goodman comes to life in this musical biography of the famed King of Swing. Featuring all the outstanding songs and instrumentals made famous by the immortal clarinetist, the story follows the innovative musician from his childhood in Chicago to his historic concert at Carnegie Hall in 1938. |
| Language |
English; subtitles in Spanish and French. |
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English: closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording; A Universal International picture ; written and directed by Valentine Davies ; produced by Aaron Rosenberg. |
| Subject |
Goodman, Benny, 1909-1986 -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Musical films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Rosenberg, Aaron. Producer.
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Davies, Valentine, 1905-1961.
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Allen, Steve, 1921-2000.
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Reed, Donna, 1921-1986.
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Universal-International (Firm)
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Universal City Studios.
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| ISBN |
0783278985 |
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9780783278988 |
| Music No. |
22636 Universal |
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