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Sara Allgood, William Bakewell, Charlie Barnet, Janet Blair, Buz Buckley ... see more see more... , Ann Carter , Edward Clark , Hal K. Dawson , Jimmy Dorsey , Tom Dugan , Bob Eberly , Ziggy Elman , James Flavin , Helen O'Connell , Jack Roper , Jackie Searl , Arthur Shields , James Taggart , Art Tatum , Andrew Tombes , Paul Whiteman , Dave Willock , Tommy Dorsey , William Lundigan

Based on the lives of big-band stars Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, this biographical chronicle begins with their childhood in an industrial Pennsylvania town. Encouraged in their musical talents by their fa... read more read more...ther, the Dorsey brothers' sibling rivalry proves to be a stumbling block until the their father's death gives them the momentum they need to rise to fame, and they are eventually considered to be among the best bandleaders of the swing era. Appearances by Charlie Barnet, Art Tatum, and Bob Eberly jazz up the musical numbers, featuring such songs as "Green Eyes," "Everybody's Doin' It", "Marie," and "I'll Never Say Never Again." ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.

Directed by: Alfred E. Green

Release Date: February 21, 1947

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DVD Release Date: June 15, 2004

 

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  • jam233
    May 27, 2010
    jam233
    It?s worth watching for the music alone, and the historical appearances of many of the popular swing stars of the time. The screenplay isn?t great, and it does lean toward melodrama. As for the performances, a bit uneven there. Sara Allgood does a fine job as the Dorsey?s mother.... read more It?s best to ignore the negatives and focus on the great score and the slice of history this film is.

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