The Fabulous Dorseys (1947)
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Based on the lives of big-band stars Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, this biographical chronicle begins with their childhood in an industrial Pennsylvania town. Encouraged in their musical talents by their father, the Dorsey brothers' sibling rivalry proves to be a stumbling block until the their father's death gives them the momentum they need to rise to fame, and they are eventually considered to be among the best bandleaders of the swing era. Appearances by Charlie Barnet, Art Tatum, and Bob Eberly jazz up the musical numbers, featuring such songs as "Green Eyes," "Everybody's Doin' It", "Marie," and "I'll Never Say Never Again." ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sara Allgood, William Bakewell, (more)
- Director(s):
- Alfred E. Green
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Fabulous Dorseys
Based on the lives of big-band stars Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, this biographical chronicle begins with their childhood in an industrial Pennsylvania town. Encouraged in their musical talents by their father, the Dorsey brothers' sibling rivalry proves to be a stumbling block until the their father's death gives them the momentum they need to rise to fame, and they are eventually considered to be among the best bandleaders of the swing era. Appearances by Charlie Barnet, Art Tatum, and Bob Eberly jazz up the musical numbers, featuring such songs as "Green Eyes," "Everybody's Doin' It", "Marie," and "I'll Never Say Never Again." ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Fabulous Dorseys
- Sara Allgood - Mrs. Dorsey
- Charlie Barnet - Specialty
- Buz Buckley - Young Jimmy
- Edward Clark - Hotel Clerk
- Jimmy Dorsey - Himself
- Bob Eberly - Specialty
- James Flavin - Gorman
- Jack Roper - Radio Station Attendant
- Arthur Shields - Mr.Dorsey
- Art Tatum - Specialty
- Paul Whiteman - Himself
- William Lundigan - Bob Burton
- William Bakewell - Eddie
- Janet Blair - Jane Howard
- Ann Carter - Young Jane
- Hal K. Dawson - Artie
- Tom Dugan - Waiter
- Ziggy Elman - Specialty
- Helen O'Connell - Specialty
- Jackie Searl - Joe
- James Taggart - Phil
- Andrew Tombes - De Witt
- Dave Willock - Foggy
- Tommy Dorsey - Himself
- Director(s):
- Alfred E. Green
- Writer(s):
- Richard English, Art Arthur, Curtis Kenyon
- Producer(s):
- Charles R. Rogers, John W. Rogers
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