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The Glenn Miller Story

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6.9
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Original title
The Glenn Miller Story
Year
Running time
107 min.
Country
United States United States
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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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Awards
1954: Oscar: Best Sound. 3 Nominations
1954: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Actor (James Stewart)
1954: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director
1954: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Musical Screenplay
1954: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Actress (June Allyson)
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The Glenn Miller Story
1953
Anthony Mann
6.9
(2,200)
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