The Glenn Miller Story (1954)
Technicolored screen biography of the famous American bandÂleader and composer; his early struggles, his search for "that sound ", his accidental discovery of it and his subsequent rise to fame; his war service and final tragic end. Also the story of his romance and marriage. Delightful character performance in the title role by James Stewart; charming one by June Allyson. 1
Film programs
Books with substantial mentioning of The Glenn Miller Story
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Don Tyler The Great Movie Musicals Jefferson, North Carolina, and London, 2010 |
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David Thomson Have you seen?, A personal introduction to 1,000 films New York, 2008 |
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Books with an entry on The Glenn Miller Story
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Alan G. Fetrow Feature Films, 1950 - 1959, a United States Filmography Jefferson, NC, 1999 |