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The Benny Goodman Story | Year: 1955 Classification: Drama Directed: - Valentine Davies Thanks for the Music The value of this film lies not in the story but the music. The story is filled with flaws including the Carnegie Hall concert. However, there are some versions of the musical material on the soundtrack that surpasses many of the studio recorded versions available today. "One O'Clock Jump, Stompin' at the Savoy," and "Bugle Call Rag" are three that come to mind. This is where the film shines, in the musical presentation. As one of the other reviewers stated, if you want to learn about the life of Benny Goodman, get a copy of "Swing, Swing, Swing: The Life and Times of Benny Goodman." Next get a copy of the Carnegie Hall concert and listen. The recording is noisy, but the music is amazing. Furthermore, this event elevated Jazz from popular music to an artform. 1 star for the acting and 5 stars for the music. The whole family can enjoy it and the music is great. Even if the movie is not a 100% accurate depiction of Benny Goodman's life and rise in the music world, it's a fun movie with great music. It has all the elements of a classic. You get a good story line, belivable characters, struggle, love story, and great music. There is also a bonus of some all time great musicians making cameo appearances in the music scenes. I have enjoyed watching it several times and will several more times as well. Steve Allen's part as Benny Goodman really made the movie in my opinion. Sure there is typical Hollywood fluff in the movie. Watch it anyway. It's just plain fun. Thanks for the music The value of this film lies not in the story but the music. The story is filled with flaws including the Carnegie Hall concert. However, there are some versions of the musical material on the soundtrack that surpasses many of the studio recorded versions available today. "One O'Clock Jump, Stompin' at the Savoy," and "Bugle Call Rag" are three that come to mind. This is where the film shines, in the musical presentation. As one of the other reviewers stated, if you want to learn about the life of Benny Goodman, get a copy of "Swing, Swing, Swing: The Life and Times of Benny Goodman." Next get a copy of the Carnegie Hall concert and listen. The recording is noisy, but the music is amazing. Furthermore, this event elevated Jazz from popular music to an artform. 1 star for the acting and 5 stars for the music. Buy The Benny Goodman Story at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on The Benny Goodman Story Search with the Priority Search Engine on The Benny Goodman Story This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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