The Glenn Miller Story
(1954)
The great Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson star in this vibrant tribute to one of America's legendary bandleaders, charting Miller's rise from obscurity and poverty to fame and wealth in the early 1940's.
Stars: James Stewart, June Allyson, Harry Morgan, Charles Drake, George Tobias
Director: Anthony Mann
Writer: Valentine Davies, Oscar Brodney
Language: English
Studio: Universal International Pictures (UI)
Duration: 115
Rated: G
DVD Release: March 2003
It was a time that changed the world. And one man put it to music.
Glen Miller is playing his terrific big band hits again in this stunning musical biography. The great Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson star in this vibrant tribute to one of America's legendary bandleaders, charting Miller's rise from obscurity and poverty to fame and wealth in the early 1940s.
The wonderful score swings with the original Miller music performed by the Glen Miller Orchestra and such musical giants as Louis Armstrong, Gene Krupa, Frances Langford and The Modernaires. Rounding out the great cast are such favorites as Henry Morgan (M*A*S*H), Charles Drake and George Tobias.
Tastefully directed by Anthony Mann, Glenn Miller's dynamic sound comes alive once more.
| James Stewart | Glenn Miller |
| June Allyson | Helen Berger Miller |
| Harry Morgan | Chummy MacGregor (as Henry Morgan) |
| Henry Morgan | Chummy |
| Charles Drake | Don Haynes |
| George Tobias | Si Schribman |
| William H. Daniels | Cinematographer |
| Barton MacLane | Gen. Hap Arnold, USAAF |
| Sig Ruman | W. Kranz (pawnshop owner) |
| Russell F. Schoengarth | Editor |
| Irving Bacon | Mr. Miller |
| James Bell | Mr. Burger |
| Kathleen Lockhart | Mrs. Miller |
| Katherine Warren | Mrs. Burger (as Katharine Warren) |
| Frances Langford | Herself |
| Louis Armstrong | Himself |
| Ben Pollack | Himself |
| Marion Ross | Polly Haynes |
| Gene Krupa | Himself |
| The Archie Savage Dancers | Themselves |
| Barney Bigard | Himself |
| Henry Mancini | Composer |
| Fred Kepner | Composer |
| James Young | Himself |
| Marty Napoleon | Himself |
| Arvell Shaw | Himself |
| Cozy Cole | Himself |
| Babe Russin | Himself |
| Cicily Carter | Bobbysoxer (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Hack | |
| William Challee | Dispatch Desk Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Alan Copeland | Himself (member, The Modernaires) (uncredited) |
| Alexander Golitzen | Art Director |
| Kevin Corcoran | Steve Miller, age 4 (uncredited) |
| Bernard Herzbrun | Art Director |
| Hal K. Dawson | Used Car Salesman (uncredited) |
| Ray Conniff | Trombonist in Glenn Miller Band |
| Russell A. Gausman | Set Decorator |
| Hal Dickinson | Himself (Modernaires) (uncredited) |
| Julia Heron | Set Decorator |
| Bonnie Eddy | Irene Miller (uncredited) |
| Jay A. Morley Jr. | Custome Designer |
| Phil Garris | Joe Becker (uncredited) |
| Ken DuMain | Club Patron |
| Lisa Gaye | Bobbysoxer (uncredited) |
| Joan St. Oegger | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | Makeup Artist |
| Bob Hamlin | Himself (member, The Mellomen) (uncredited) |
| Lionel Hampton | Himself (uncredited) |
| John Sherwood | Assistant Director |
| Leslie I. Carey | sound |
| Ruth Hampton | Young Singer (uncredited) |
| Harry Harvey | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Joe Lapis | sound |
| Roland Jones | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Paula Kelly | Herself (uncredited) |
| Bill Lee | Himself (member, The Mellomen) (uncredited) |
| Dayton Lummis | Col. Spaulding, USAAF (uncredited) |
| The Modernaires | Themselves (uncredited) |
| Leo Mostovoy | Dr. Schillinger (uncredited) |
| Damian O'Flynn | Col. Baker (uncredited) |
| Steve Pendleton | Lt. Col. Bassell (uncredited) |
| Thurl Ravenscroft | The Mellomen (uncredited) |
| Dick Ryan | Auto Garage Repairman (uncredited) |
| Fran Scott | Himself (Modernaires) (uncredited) |
| Max Smith | Himself (member, The Mellomen) (uncredited) |
| Anthony Sydes | Herbert Miller (uncredited) |
| Deborah Sydes | Joanee Dee Miller (uncredited) |
| Paul Tanner | Himself (trombonist, Glenn Miller Band) (uncredited) |
| Nino Tempo | Wilber Schwartz (uncredited) |
| Carl Vernell | Musician Technician (uncredited) |
| Carleton Young | Adjutant General (uncredited) |
Genre: Biography
Media: DVD
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
IMDb: 0047030
