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Fabulous Dorseys

Fabulous Dorseys

Falcon Picture Group (1947)
US - Approved
Biography | Music | Musical | Romance
USA | English | Color | 01:31

The Fabulous Dorseys is a 1947 fictionalized biographical film which tells the story of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, from their boyhood in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania through their rise, their breakup, and their personal reunion. The Dorsey Brothers starred as themselves. Other actors include Janet Blair, William Lundigan, Sara Allgood and Arthur Shields. There are also cameo appearances by Paul Whiteman, Charlie Barnet, Henry Busse, Bob Eberly, Helen O'Connell and Art Tatum. The Jimmy Dorsey composition and theme song "Contrasts" is played in the movie. "Green Eyes", "Tangerine", "I'll Never Smile Again", "Marie", and "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" are also featured in the movie, along with "To Me" and "Dorsey Concerto". Paul Whiteman and the Orchestra perform "At Sundown".


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Tommy Dorsey Tommy Dorsey
Jimmy Dorsey Jimmy Dorsey
Janet Blair Jane Howard
Paul Whiteman Paul Whiteman
William Lundigan Bob Burton
Sara Allgood Mrs. Dorsey
Arthur Shields Mr. Dorsey
Dave Willock Foggy
William Bakewell Eddie
James Flavin Gorman
Charlie Barnet Charlie Barnet
Bob Eberly Bob Eberly
Henry Busse Henry Busse
Helen O'Connell Helen O'Connell
Mike Pingatore Musician
Art Tatum Art Tatum
Ziggy Elman Musician
Stuart Foster Musician
Ray Bauduc Musician
Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra
Buz Buckley Young Jimmy Dorsey
Ann Carter Young Jane Howard
Edward Clark Hotel Clerk
Hal K. Dawson Artie

Edition details

Nr Discs 1
Layers Single side, Single layer

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