Release Date: October 12th, 2001
Not Yet Rated|2 hr 19 min
Plot Summary
From childhood, George Gershwin (Robert Alda) shows remarkable musical ability, and his parents place him in training with Professor Frank (Albert Basserman). Despite Frank's warning not to succumb to popular music, George focuses on show tunes and jazz. While he's studying, he performs at vaudeville theaters and tries to sell his songs in music stores. After Al Jolson sees success with his music, George's career takes off on Broadway and in Hollywood, before tragedy strikes.
Cast: Robert Alda, Joan Leslie, Alexis Smith, Oscar Levant, Charles Coburn, Julie Bishop, Albert Basserman, Morris Carnovsky
Director: Irving Rapper
Genres: Biography
Production Co: Warner Bros.
Keywords: Brother, Quest, Rise, 1930s, Moving, Mother, New York City, Creative, Family, Los Angeles
