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The Eddy Duchin Story

  • 19561956
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 3m
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The Eddy Duchin Story (1956)
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The life story of the famous pianist and band-leader of the 1930s and 1940s.The life story of the famous pianist and band-leader of the 1930s and 1940s.The life story of the famous pianist and band-leader of the 1930s and 1940s.
IMDb RATING
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1.9K
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  • Director
    • George Sidney
  • Writers
    • Samuel A. Taylor(screenplay)
    • Leo Katcher(story)
  • Stars
    • Tyrone Power
    • Kim Novak
    • Victoria Shaw
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Sidney
  • Writers
    • Samuel A. Taylor(screenplay)
    • Leo Katcher(story)
  • Stars
    • Tyrone Power
    • Kim Novak
    • Victoria Shaw
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 43User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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    The Eddy Duchin Story
    Trailer 1:32
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    The Eddy Duchin Story (1956)
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    Tyrone Power, Larry Keating, and James Whitmore in The Eddy Duchin Story (1956)
    Tyrone Power, Kim Novak, and James Whitmore in The Eddy Duchin Story (1956)
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    The Eddy Duchin Story (1956)
    Tyrone Power, Shepperd Strudwick, and James Whitmore in The Eddy Duchin Story (1956)
    Tyrone Power and Victoria Shaw in The Eddy Duchin Story (1956)
    Tyrone Power in The Eddy Duchin Story (1956)
    Tyrone Power and Kim Novak in The Eddy Duchin Story (1956)

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    Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power
    • Eddy Duchinas Eddy Duchin
    Kim Novak
    Kim Novak
    • Marjorie Oelrichsas Marjorie Oelrichs
    Victoria Shaw
    Victoria Shaw
    • Chiquita Wynnas Chiquita Wynn
    James Whitmore
    James Whitmore
    • Lou Sherwoodas Lou Sherwood
    Rex Thompson
    Rex Thompson
    • Peter Duchin, Age 12as Peter Duchin, Age 12
    Mickey Maga
    • Peter Duchin, Age 5as Peter Duchin, Age 5
    Shepperd Strudwick
    Shepperd Strudwick
    • Sherman Wadsworthas Sherman Wadsworth
    Frieda Inescort
    Frieda Inescort
    • Edith Wadsworthas Edith Wadsworth
    Gloria Holden
    Gloria Holden
    • Mrs. Duchinas Mrs. Duchin
    Larry Keating
    Larry Keating
    • Leo Reismanas Leo Reisman
    John Mylong
    John Mylong
    • Mr. Duchinas Mr. Duchin
    Gregory Gaye
    Gregory Gaye
    • Philipas Philip
    Warren Hsieh
    Warren Hsieh
    • Native Boyas Native Boy
    Richard H. Cutting
    Richard H. Cutting
    • George - Destroyer Captainas George - Destroyer Captain
    Carlyle Mitchell
    Carlyle Mitchell
    • Marjorie's Doctoras Marjorie's Doctor
    Richard Sternberg
    • First Boyas First Boy
    Andrew Paul Smith
    • Second Boyas Second Boy
    Lois Kimbrell
    • Nurseas Nurse
    • Director
      • George Sidney
    • Writers
      • Samuel A. Taylor(screenplay)
      • Leo Katcher(story)
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    • Trivia
      The music was played by pianist Carmen Cavallero in his own style. He had a completely different, and more technically precise, style of playing than Eddy Duchin had. The orchestral arrangements and style of playing are also anachronistic - Cavallaro's of the 1950s versus Duchin's, typical of the late 1920s and early 1930s. (Duchin's orchestra also included a tuba and banjo.) If you listen to recordings by both this is clearly evident.
    • Goofs
      Eddy Duchin suffered from acute myelogenous leukemia. This blood disease would not have created the hand paralysis shown in the movie. The paralysis was done for dramatic effect. Eddy Duchin died at Memorial Hospital in New York City on February 9, 1951. He was 41.
    • Quotes

      Eddy Duchin: What I want to know is why! Why do they have to destroy a man twice? You work and work and just when you get... everything. When it gets too good they take it away.

      Eddy Duchin: Oh Chiquita, I don't want to die. I don't.

    • Connections
      Featured in TCM Guest Programmer: Humberto Martinez (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Manhattan
      (uncredited)

      Music by Richard Rodgers

      Performed by Carmen Cavallaro

    User reviews43

    Review
    Top review
    The story of Eddie Duchin is a classic movie to watch
    I saw this movie when I was 11 years old in 1959. Although, over the years, I was hooked by the songs in the movie and bought the record and tape to listen to in my adult life, I saw the the movie again last month and it brought a real new meaning of the life of Eddie Duchin. I was seeing the movie as an adult, not as a kid. Tyrone Power, who I have admired for years, play the part of Duchin real well. His portrayal as a father trying to reach to his son was touching and realistic. Kim Novack was very good in her part as his wife. The songs especially Chopin's E flat major and Manhattan were very well played by Carmen Cavallaro. Cavallaro is a favorite artiste of mine. He plays superbly and brings out the flavor of the songs. This movie is a classic and should be highly recommended.
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    • goron
    • Oct 30, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 1956 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Prica o Ediju Ducinu
    • Filming locations
      • Tavern on the Green - Central Park at W. 67th Street, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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