Kenny Baker, Trumpet: "Genevieve" Movie Clip - 1953

I think Kenny Baker was the British Doc Severinsen. This 1953 clip shows abilities in the use of various playing elements, even though the style is different. (Kenny was born about 6 years before Doc.) This video is also a good example of how some actors just don't get how to pretend they play an instrument!

[@mariestreeting4213]

Real or not it was always a favourite film as a kid and this was my favourite part. Such a delightful movie 🥰

[@Kiltoonie]

David, give her credit for a delicious and convincing attempt - I know I do!
By the way, I named my daughter 'Genevieve Kay' (my surname is Kay - and Kay Kendall was the actress ) and this little clip might have influenced my naming - just a bit - as I was also born in 1953, the year this film was made,

[@paulputnam8211]

Kaye Kendal - sadly died far too young.

[@firewilson573]

She said it messed up her lips and yes it was really her

[@craigroutledge3569]

Oh yes she is playing she was a a trumpet player at Ronnie Scott's

[@lbrown21494]

Is it ever advisable to play a brass instrument with bright ruby-red lipstick?

[@dwerden]

If the person wearing lipstick actually played like that, I'd say it was OK :-)

[@TheAbfromNJ]

Doesn’t hurt Gunhild Carling

[@mariestreeting4213]

😆😆😆

[@Kiltoonie]

Well, OK, fair point, but Kay Kendall was a lot prettier! @@TheAbfromNJ

[@firewilson573]

When you are kay Kendall

[@honoredutrey]

Actor MIchael Balfour,usually a "heavy" as bandleader.

[@edepillim]

Unfortunately not very convincing….good old Kenny