Scene from The Benny Goodman Story

Description

Publicity photo of a scene from the film where Steve Allen (as Benny Goodman) is speaking with Hy Averback (as manager Willard Alexander); also seen are Buck Clayton and, possibly, Buddy Ray, guitarist.

Note

Typewritten note attached to verso: 1803-56 The Benny Goodman Story Universal-International Steve Allen, as Benny Goodman, discusses a solution to a flop road tour with his manager Hy Averback (leaning on piano) and members of his band in this scene from The Benny Goodman Story. A Technicolor screen biography of the man who made America's most exciting music, the Universal-International film co-stars Allen in the title role and Donna Reed as his wife ; Text printed on photo border: Printed in U.S.A c. 1955, Universal Pictures Company Inc. Permission granted for newspaper and magazine reproduction, Any other use, including television, prohibited ; photo face signed: 3/1/56 Howdy Buck- Keep happy your friend Buddy.

Date Issued

1955

Type

Image

Extent

1 photograph : black and white print ; 21 x 26 cm

Genre

Gelatin silver prints

Group portraits

Publicity photographs

Member of

Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Publisher

Universal-International Pictures

Time Period

1951-1960

Subject (Name)

Clayton, Buck, 1911-1991

Allen, Steve, 1921-2000

Averback, Hy

Plinger, Elmer

Subject (Topical)

African American jazz musicians

Rights

Copyright Undetermined

Rights Note

Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.

To request permission, please email LaBudde Special Collections.

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Collection Identifier: MS-0015

Source

Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

Unit

LaBudde Special Collections