and compelling, the staleness of the drama could be stultifying." Radio adaptation Young Man with a Horn was presented on Lux Radio Theatre March 3, 1952. Kirk Douglas recreated his role from the film. The one-hour adaptation also starred Jo Stafford and Patrice Wymore. See also List of American films of 1950 References External links 1950 films 1950s musical drama films 1950s biographical films American musical drama films Films based on American novels American biographical drama films Biographical films about musicians 1950s English-language films American black-and-white films Films based on biographies Jazz films Films directed by Michael Curtiz Films scored by Ray Heindorf Films with screenplays by Carl Foreman Films adapted into radio programs Cultural depictions of jazz musicians Films about alcoholism Films à clef 1950 drama films 1950s American films