| Description |
1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital. |
| Language |
In English with subtitles in Spanish and French. Closed-captioned. |
| Cast |
Steve Allen, Donna Reed, Gene Krupa, Lionel Hampton, Ben Pollack, Teddy Wilson, Edward "Kid" Ory. |
| Credits |
Music by Benny Goodman. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1955. |
| Audience |
Rated G. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Goodman, Benny, 1909-1986 -- Drama.
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Band directors -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Big band music -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Musicals -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
DVD-video discs.
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Biographical films.
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Musical films.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Davies, Valentine, 1905-1961.
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Rosenberg, Aaron, 1912-1979.
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Allen, Steve, 1921-2000.
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Reed, Donna, 1921-1986.
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Krupa, Gene, 1909-1973.
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Hampton, Lionel.
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Pollack, Ben.
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Wilson, Teddy.
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Ory, Kid, 1886-1973.
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Universal-International (Firm)
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Universal City Studios.
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| ISBN |
0783278985 |
| Standard No. |
025192263620 |
| Music No. |
22636 Universal |
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