May 21, 2008
Nice Jazz drama. Kaye gives a good performance and nice cameos by Jazz greats.
Barbara Bel Geddes, Bob Crosby, Bobby Troup
Loring "Red" Nichols is a cornet-playing country boy who goes to New York in the 1920s full of musical ambition and principles. He gets a job playing in Wil Paradise's band, but quits to pursue his dr...( read more
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DVD Release Date: December 13, 2005
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August 6, 2008Danny Kaye fine in a typical Hollywood bio. Some great music and cameos by real jazz musicians. Tuesday Weld as the daughter!
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February 16, 2008WONDERFUL ol' classic that is the true story of band leader/coronet player Red Nichols who halts his career while at the top, when his only child is striken with polio - and his ultimate return to music many years later. Memorable performances and musical big band jazz numbers wi...( read more)
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September 12, 2007Not a typical Danny Kaye character, but a beautiful story of a family's struggles. And yes, Kaye still gets in a few laughs.
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September 12, 2007Anyone who is a real music lover should love this film. Louis Armstrong and Danny Kaye, I didnt picture it working but it was done beautifully. Recommended for all. This is my favorite Danny Kaye movie so far.
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