Carnegie Hall (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1947, Carnegie Hall is a drama and music film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 144 minutes. “Never Before...Never Again...So Magnificent an Array of Artists on One Screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Irishwoman comes to the United States to live and work with her mother as a cleaning lady at Carnegie Hall. She becomes attached to the place as the people she meets there gradually shape her life. The film also includes a variety of performances from some of the foremost musical artists of the times: conductors Bruno Walter & Leopold Stokowski, solists Arthur Rubinstein & Jascha Haifetz, singers Lily Pons & Jan Peerce and bandleader Vaughn Monroe among many others.
Who’s in it. Carnegie Hall stars Marsha Hunt as Nora Ryan, William Prince as Tony Salerno Jr., Frank McHugh as John Donovan and Martha O'Driscoll as Ruth Haines, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Carnegie Hall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carnegie Hall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carnegie Hall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carnegie Hall (1947)?
- In US, Carnegie Hall is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carnegie Hall worth watching?
- Carnegie Hall holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carnegie Hall?
- Carnegie Hall stars Marsha Hunt, William Prince, Frank McHugh, Martha O'Driscoll and Hans Járay.
- When was Carnegie Hall released?
- Carnegie Hall was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.