In 1954 when the american film, the glenn miller story was released, it was nominated for three academy awards, including best. With four cuts added, a 12inch lp, retitled glenn miller plays selections from the glenn miller story and other hits, was released in 1956. He is known for his work on zoombies 2016, zoombies 2 2019 and. The film begins with miller as a struggling trombone player, trying to form his own band and. Sun valley serenade is a 1941 musical film directed by h. In the mood glenn miller plays selection from the glenn miller story and other hits rec. My friend claims that it is loaded with mistakes and misinformation. The glenn miller story 1954 the movie database tmdb. Not only was the glenn miller story one of the most profitable biopics. Glenn millers storywhich was cut short by his stunning deathis one of a true american hero. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Gene krupa and louis armstrong were among the musicians who appeared in the film, which was an enormous moneymaker.
Popular videos the glenn miller story the glenn miller story topic. The glenn miller story 3chattanooga choo choo romance. The film traces millers rise from pitorchestra trombone player to leader of a. The compositions were subsequently used as the soundtrack for the 1954 anthony mann movie and played by the universalinternational orchestra, issued as. Glenn miller was born on october 3, 1974 in simi valley, california, usa. But a warning listening to this cd will make the harsh flat sound of glenn millers original 78 rpm recordings seem less enjoyable by comparison. Also from 1961, johnny desmond singing moonlight serenade with the new glenn miller orchestra directed by ray mckinley. Alton glenn miller was born on march 1, 1904, in clarinda, iowa. The glenn miller story film by mann 1954 britannica. With four cuts added, a 12inch lp, retitled glenn miller plays selections from the glenn miller story and other hits, was released. The film depicts glenn millers life from 1929 until his disappearance in 1944.
It features the glenn miller orchestra as well as dancing by the nicholas brothers. The biopic the glenn miller story 1954 was a wellmounted production that dramatized the late bandleaders life and music. Richard brody on anthony manns the glenn miller story 1954. This gripping drama features original miller music performed. James stewart and june allyson star in a tribute to one of americas legendary bandleaders, charting glenn millers rise from obscurity and. Various artists, miller, glenn the glenn miller story. Frances langford, who had a small cameo appearance in the film, was also a part of the episode filmed. The glenn miller story part 2 besides the actual soundtrack recordings discussed in the first blog, there were also a number of related releases which we will discuss here. Glenn miller plays selection from the glenn miller story and other hits rec.
Eventually, through years of hard work and determination, he is able to start his own band. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Morgan appeared in more than 100 films over his career which began in the 1942 movie to the shores of tripoli. The glenn miller story was a box office smash in 1954, just ten years after the celebrated composer had disappeared overseas in december of 1944.
The very best of james stewart 14 film collection box set dvd 2019. He created the most phenomenal sound of all the big bands. Louis blues march glenn miller toronto all star big band. This is taken from the movie, sun valley serenade the cute blonde is sonja henie, an olympic champion skater but not a great actress. Not only was the glenn miller story one of the most profitable biopics ever filmed, but it also was one of the few to pay more than lip service to the facts. The music will live forever is said at the end, and that part they got right. Eventually, through years of hard work and determination, he is able to start his own band, and they become one of the. Miller, glenn the centennial collection with bonus dvd.
Pennsylvania sixfive thousand glenn miller plays selection from the glenn miller story and other hits rec. Other notable big screen credits include the oxbow incident, high noon, the glenn miller story as well as a cameo in the 1987 film version of dragnet. The glenn miller story is a 1954 american biographical film about the eponymous american bandleader, directed by anthony mann and starring james stewart in their second nonwestern collaboration. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all. The james stewart blogathon the glenn miller story 1954. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the glenn miller story near you. Glenn miller 1904 mia 15dec1944 gave his life entertaining the troops in wwii, disappearing over the english channel late in the war. Bruce humberstone and starring sonja henie, john payne, glenn miller, milton berle, and lynn bari. Cohan, have we seen as appealing and melodic a musical biography as this charmer, the glenn. The glenn miller story 1954 pg 01081954 us history, drama, music 1h 55m user score. The glenn miller story is a 1954 biographical drama about the big band leader starring james stewart. Rent the glenn miller story 1953 starring james stewart and june allyson on dvd and bluray.
Each of those films carried a story of adventure and risks of a physical nature. I dont believe john payne ever played piano for glenn miller. Shop for signed photos, autographs and other autographed items related to glenn miller. In the mood from a 1961 tv programme by the new glenn miller orchestra directed by ray mckinley.
The glenn miller story 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Born in 1940, mother in show business, grew up with this music the movie brings joy and tears every. Quite a few jazz musicians who were friends with miller appear in the film, such as louis armstrong, gene krupa, barney bigard, the modernaires and frances langford. Contributors adaptation and underscore henry mancini. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
First, decca issued an ep featuring louis armstrongs two songs from the film. When you play the movie it comes up with the korean subtitles which can be turned off. According to author marc eliot in his book, jimmy stewart, a biography, stewart had for some time wanted to make a movie about glenn miller, a man with whom he shared several things in common. The jazz trombonist marries his sweetheart, forms a band and creates his signature sound. Universalinternationals first public announcements, early in 1953, employed the soondiscarded title, moonlight serenade. Gallery of 25 movie poster and cover images for the glenn miller story 1954. The glenn miller story is a 1954 american biographical film about the eponymous american bandleader, directed by anthony mann and starring james stewart.
Rent the glenn miller story 1953 on dvd and bluray. Glenn miller james stewart is a poor trombone player with dreams of fame. Videos for the glenn miller story turner classic movies. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. The collection had eight songs from the film recorded under the direction of joseph gershenson. The uk dvd release i have dates from 2007, part of the james stewart collection a series of.
Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The glenn miller story was based on the life of the famed jazzbig band leader. A vibrant tribute to one of americas legendary bandleaders, charting glenn millers rise from obscurity and poverty to fame and wealth in the early 1940s. The glenn miller story 1954 movie posters cinematerial. Glenn millers last arranger one henry mancini and 7 of his lead players are responsible for the authentic glenn miller sound of this cd. In 1923, he enrolled in the university of colorado, but after a year, he dropped out. The glenn miller story part 2 jimmy stewart on the air. The glenn miller story movie 1959 rerelease radio spot announcements by pdx78s.
Jazz on the screen filmography 6 performing arts encyclopedia 4,206 format. The glenn miller story movie 1959 rerelease radio spot announcements. Notably, since the movie was made in 1954 only a decade after glenn millers. Directed by anthony mann and starring james stewart and june allyson. From his humble beginnings on an iowa farm to his global fame as a bestselling recording artist, glenn millers storywhich was cut short by his stunning deathis one of a true american hero. The glenn miller story 2002 glenn miller james stewart is a poor trombone player with dreams of fame.