Stars: James Stewart, June Allyson, Henry Morgan, Frances Langford, Louis Armstrong, Gene Krupa

Director: Anthony Mann

Summary: The moving true story of Glenn Miller, the legendary bandleader and trombonist, who swiftly rose to the big time with offers from Hollywood only to lose his life when his plane disappeared en-route to Paris. All his hits are featured along with many guest performances.

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James Stewart, at his warmest and most avuncular, plays the bandleader who rocketed to fame during the swing era. The Glenn Miller Story may be a whitewashed version of Miller's life, but it certainly is a pleasant example of the feel-good Hollywood biopic, with the usual conventions: early struggles, loyal wife (June Allyson at her chirpiest), personal sacrifice--Miller joins the Army when war breaks out, although he doesn't have to--and ultimate tragedy. All the Glenn Miller classics filling the soundtrack make the film pretty easy to take, too: "Moonlight Serenade," "A String of Pearls," "Chattanooga Choo-Choo." Miller plays the great "In the Mood" with his military band during a World War II air-raid warning. Pure corn, but it works. Director Anthony Mann, better known for his superb series of hard-bitten fifties westerns with Stewart, keeps the story moving gently and gracefully. A hot jazz interlude features Louis Armstrong and Gene Krupa. --Robert Horton

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Interactive menu
Year:	1953
Release Date:	June 4, 2007
Runtime:	108 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	8249062
Keywords:	Story, General, Miller, Glenn, Drama
Genre:	Drama