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Dominican Rep. The Glenn Miller Story
- Original title
- The Glenn Miller Story
- Year
- 1953
- Running time
- 107 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama. Musical | Biography. Music. Jazz
- Synopsis
- 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.
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- Rankings Position
- Awards
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1954: Oscar: Best Sound. 3 Nominations1954: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Actor (James Stewart)1954: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director1954: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Musical Screenplay1954: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Actress (June Allyson)
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