Carnegie Hall Movie Review 1947

Widowed Irish-American Nora (Hunt) gets a job at Carnegie Hall and raises her son Tony to be a talented pianist. But the adult Tony (Prince) develops an interest in jazz and popular music that his ma despises. They have a rift, Tony goes on the road with a band, marries singer Ruth (O'Drsicoll), and becomes a famous jazz pianist. After years pass, Ruth decides it's about time to reunite mother and son and Carnegie Hall plays a big part in her scheme. Schmaltzy story showcases a number of big musical stars of the day.

Distribution

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Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 134 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Musical Drama, Moms, New York, New York, Stagestruck, Family Reunions

Screenplay

Karl Kamb

Cast

Marsha Hunt, William Prince, Martha O'Driscoll, Frank McHugh

Cinematography

William J. Miller

Director

Edgar G. Ulmer