Carnegie Hall (1947) follows the story of a dedicated mother, portrayed by Marsha Hunt, who has a singular ambition for her son, played by William Prince—to see him become a renowned pianist capable of performing at the prestigious Carnegie Hall. However, as her son grows older, he finds himself more drawn to the vibrant world of jazz, choosing to play with Vaughan Monroe's orchestra instead. Despite his preferences, the mother's relentless determination ultimately leads her son to Carnegie Hall, where he takes the stage as a composer, conductor, and pianist for a modern horn concerto, with Harry James as the featured soloist. Alongside the central narrative, the film features a host of notable classical music figures from the 1940s, including conductors Walter Damrosch, Bruno Walter, Artur Rodzinski, Fritz Reiner, and Leopold Stokowski. Additionally, singers Rise Stevens, Lily Pons, Jan Peerce, and Ezio Pinza, along with pianist Arthur Rubinstein, cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, and violinist Jascha Heifetz, make appearances. Frank McHugh plays a Carnegie Hall porter and doorman, while Martha O'Driscoll provides the romantic interest for Prince.
Carnegie Hall (1947)
1947 · Movie · 144 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Edgar G. Ulmer
Cast Marsha Hunt · William Prince · Frank McHugh · Martha O'Driscoll · Hans Jaray · Jan Peerce · Joseph Buloff · Walter Damrosch · Lily Pons · Harry James · Bruno Walter
Soundtrack Gregory Stone
Screenplay Karl Kamb · Seena Owen
Cinematography William Miller
Technical sheet
Title Carnegie Hall
Original title Carnegie Hall
Year 1947
Type Movie
Length 144 min.
Country United States
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