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The Fabulous Dorseys (1947)

APPROVED 88 min  -  Biography | Music | Romance  -   21 February 1947 (USA)
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The rise and rise of the Fabulous Dorsey brothers is charted in this whimsical step down memory lane... See full summary »

Director:

Alfred E. Green

Writers:

Richard English (story), Art Arthur (story), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey and Janet Blair
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The Fabulous Dorseys -- The life of two of the most important swing and jazz musicians and band leaders. This is a nostalgic look at the music of an era.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tommy Dorsey ...
Himself
Jimmy Dorsey Jimmy Dorsey ...
Himself
Janet Blair ...
Jane Howard
Paul Whiteman Paul Whiteman ...
Himself - Bandleader
William Lundigan William Lundigan ...
Bob Burton
Sara Allgood Sara Allgood ...
Mrs. Dorsey
Arthur Shields Arthur Shields ...
Mr. Dorsey
Dave Willock Dave Willock ...
Foggy
William Bakewell William Bakewell ...
Eddie
James Flavin James Flavin ...
Gorman
Charlie Barnet Charlie Barnet ...
Himself - Bandleader
Bob Eberly Bob Eberly ...
Himself - Band Vocalist
Henry Busse Henry Busse ...
Himself
Helen O'Connell Helen O'Connell ...
Herself - Band Vocalist
Mike Pingatore Mike Pingatore ...
Himself
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Storyline

The rise and rise of the Fabulous Dorsey brothers is charted in this whimsical step down memory lane, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey play themselves in this vehicle for their excellent music. From being raised by their father who insists on them learning music, to the split that just saw their careers rise even further. Written by Paul Batey <pbatey@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au>  

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The life of two giants of swing-era jazz.

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Biography | Music | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

The Fighting Dorseys See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Charles R. Rogers Productions, Embassy Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Goofs

Anachronisms: Although much of the story takes place in the 1920's and 1930's, Jane's fashions, make-up, and hair styles are straight out of the late 1940's when this picture was made. See more »

Quotes

Mrs. Dorsey: There is only one thing worse than being Irish, and that's not being Irish.
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Soundtracks

"Turquoise"
Written and Performed by Art Tatum at the nightclub See more »