Orchestra wives is a 1942 american musical film by 20th century fox starring ann rutherford, george montgomery, and glenn miller. American actress best known for her starring role in the glenn miller story. Rent the glenn miller story 1953 starring james stewart and june allyson on dvd and bluray. James stewart is this movie this is a film that on the surface would seem to be all about j. The onscreen chemistry between jimmy stewart and june allyson was so strong that universal international had the duo make three movies together between 1949 and 1955. June allyson is on hand as miller s wife, helen, who learns the value of patience when glenn spends his wedding night jamming with gene krupa and louis armstrong. From his humble beginnings on an iowa farm to his global fame as a bestselling recording artist, glenn miller s story which was cut short by his stunning deathis one of.
The film begins with miller as a struggling trombone player. The marital relationship of their characters is just one of the common threads woven into the scenarios of these films. The collection had eight songs from the film recorded under the direction of joseph gershenson. By the 1930s, though, it was allbut closed hosting the dance marathons featured in they shoot horses. The glenn miller story film by mann 1954 britannica.
Can you name all these classic james stewart movies. This track is taken from the 2001 remastered cd boxed set reissue. It is indeed fortunate that when james stewart puts a pair of glasses on, he does actually look like the real glenn miller. Wonderful romantic movie about swing music and the love of a dedicated wife. Handy from glenn miller and the army air force band, 1955. Various artists, miller, glenn the glenn miller story. Among those attending the premiere of the film was glenn miller s mother, who thought the film good enough, but opined that her son was betterlooking than james stewart. As in almost all movie bios, the storyline is rarely close to the truth. The glenn miller story harry morgan, who plays chummy macgregor, costarred with the real glenn miller in orchestra wives.
An rca victor 10inch album of eight miller originals, recorded between 1939 and 1943, called glenn miller plays selections from the glenn miller story, reached number one on the billboard album chart in may 1954. Wizard of oz movie wizard of oz 1939 wizard of oz quotes movie facts funny facts movie trivia funny quotes weird facts most popular movies. The glenn miller story was based on the life of the famed jazzbig band leader. With the clarinet holding the melody and a tenor sax playing the same note, theyd be joined by three other saxophones playing harmony.
Directed by anthony mann and starring james stewart and june allyson. According to the movie, the glenn miller story it was after a trumpeter in the band hurt his mouth that glenn decided to let a clarinet take the main melody line in the band. The glenn miller story 2002 glenn miller james stewart is a poor trombone player with dreams of fame. Page 3 this category is for questions and answers related to 1950s movies, as asked by users of. The stratton story 1949 the glenn miller story 1954 strategic air command 1955. This is a film that on the surface would seem to be all about j. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm.
The glenn miller story 3chattanooga choo choo romance inachevee lyrics duration. Memorable moments with the glenn miller orchestra quiz 10. His 1994 memoir titled when the music stopped pulls no punches when he discusses individuals, and he had little. When we think of jimmy stewarts portrayal of him in the glenn miller story 1954, it is difficult to equate the two images. When his friend chummy macgregor is hired to play in the band of ben pollack, the bandleader listens to one glenn s composition and invites him to join his band. This hit was written by by joe garland and andy raza and arranged by glenn miller. Eventually, through years of hard work and determination, he is. Air force as pilot and rose to the rank of brigadier general making him the highestranking actor in military history. Oscar winner james stewart the philadelphia story and june allyson till the clouds roll by light up the screen in this tribute to the legendary bigband leader. June allyson and james stewart appeared together in three featurelength movies, playing the roles of husband and wife in each.
Major glenn miller 1944 bernie woods was the music editor of variety during the big band era. James stewart is considered one of hollywoods greatest stars with a film career spanning 55 years and a war veteran who served in both world war ii and vietnam in the u. Jul 11, 2010 during the 1930s and 40s all big bands had a theme song, and in some cases more than one. Glenn miller s last arranger one henry mancini and 7 of his lead players are responsible for the authentic glenn miller sound of this cd. Millers arrangement of little brown jug was released in 1939 as one of his first hit recordings, versus the movies poetic license showing its first appearance on a christmas day 1944 broadcast following his disappearance over the english channel on december 15 of that year. This movie is not exactly historically accurate what dramatization is. With james stewart, june allyson, frank morgan, agnes moorehead. James stewart plays the legendary bandleader, and his search for the sound, in this solid biopic, which features the old ballroom of the santa monica pier, at the foot of colorado avenue in santa monica. Read the full synopsis of the glenn miller story, 1954, directed by anthony mann, with james stewart, june allyson, henry morgan, at turner classic movies. In that capacity he got to know all the bandleaders, singers and musicians. Overview of the glenn miller story, 1954, directed by anthony mann, with james stewart, june allyson, henry morgan, at turner classic movies. Memorable moments with the glenn miller orchestra quiz. From his humble beginnings on an iowa farm to his global fame as a bestselling recording artist, glenn millers storywhich was cut short by his stunning deathis one of a true american hero. The glenn miller story traces miller s rise from pitorchestra trombone player to leader of the most successful big band of his era.
Well, lets see how much you really know in this quiz. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 24 hours to finish once started. The film traces millers rise from pitorchestra trombone player to leader. Jimmy stewart and june allyson for the glenn miller story 1954 classic hollywood old hollywood june allyson the glenn frank capra donald oconnor glenn miller maureen ohara old movies. The glenn miller story is a 1954 american biographical film about the eponymous american bandleader, directed by anthony mann and starring james stewart. The glenn miller story is a 1954 soundtrack album released on decca records with songs from the glenn miller story, the film biography of glenn miller, starring james stewart and june allyson. The jazz trombonist marries his sweetheart, forms a band and creates his signature sound. Producers first considered van johnson and gregory peck for the role of monty stratton before finally settling on james stewart, who was the first choice of the real monty stratton. With four cuts added, a 12inch lp, retitled glenn miller plays selections from the glenn miller story and other hits, was released. The glenn miller story is a 1954 american biographical film about the eponymous american bandleader, directed by anthony mann and starring james stewart in. From his humble beginnings on an iowa farm to his global fame as a bestselling recording artist, glenn miller s story which was cut short by his stunning deathis one of a true american hero. The james stewart blogathon the glenn miller story 1954.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The glenn miller story 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Glenn miller s theme was his own composition, the iconic moonlight serenade. My friend claims that it is loaded with mistakes and misinformation. Movie info not only was the glenn miller story one of the most profitable biopics ever filmed, but it also was one of the few to pay more than lip service to the facts. His name is mentioned in the famous theme song to all in the family 1971. An answer that turns yellow is the answer that will move if you click elsewhere. Nov 27, 20 esecuzione della filarmonica citta di marsciano in occasione del 210 anniversario di fondazione. She won a golden globe award for her acting in too young to kiss.
Take this challenging trivia quiz and see if you can name all of these classic movies starring james stewart. The music brings back memories having seen the glenn miller band in concert on two occasions. James stewart and june allyson star in a tribute to one of americas legendary bandleaders, charting glenn miller s rise from obscurity and poverty to fame and wealth in the early 1940s. Although the movie definitely took some liberties with some key facts as is often the case with many biopics, you can get a basic understanding of. Millers arrangement of little brown jug was released in 1939 as one of. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. It was performed by glenn and the orchestra in the 1941 movie sun valley serenade and is still a huge favorite with lindy hop and swing dancers the world over. The glenn miller story is a 1954 american biographical film about the eponymous american bandleader, directed by anthony mann and starring james stewart in their second non western collaboration. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. This is the most recent information about glenn miller that has been submitted to amiright. Gene krupa and louis armstrong were among the musicians who appeared in the film, which was an enormous moneymaker.
Page 5 this category is for questions and answers related to big band, as asked by users of. The unemployed trombone player glenn miller is always broken, chasing his sound to form his band and hocking his instrument in the pawn house to survive. Hollywood could never have come up with anyone else to take the part of glenn miller other than jimmy stewart. If we have more information about glenn miller, then we provide a link to the section where it appears the actual page whenever possible. Can you name all these classic james stewart movies by 1 scene. Alton glenn miller march 1, 1904 disappeared december 15, 1944 was an american bigband trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. The glenn miller story is a biographical tribute to a man who is always ranked as one of the great swing bandleaders of the late thirties to middle forties era.
Not only was the glenn miller story one of the most profitable biopics ever filmed, but it also was one of the few to pay more than lip service to the facts. A dramatization of the life of the trombone player who became one of the most popular bigband leaders of all time. Universalinternationals first public announcements, early in 1953, employed the soondiscarded title, moonlight serenade. The stratton story, the glenn miller story and strategic air command. All the trivia you can handle about the glenn miller story, 1954, directed by anthony mann, with james stewart, june allyson, henry morgan. Director anthony mann and star james stewart made a series of stunning psychological westerns in the 1950s winchester 73, the naked spur, yet this biopic. The glenn miller story 1953 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Several facts and dates are tinkered with for the sake of the story. The film was the second and last film to feature the glenn miller orchestra, and is notable among the many swing era musicals because its plot is more serious and realistic than the insubstantial storylines that were typical of the genre. June allyson is on hand as miller s wife, helen, who learns the value of patience when glenn spends his wedding night jamming with. Rent the glenn miller story 1953 on dvd and bluray dvd.
According to the display notes, the miller estate allowed james stewart to play this trombone in this film. Literature movie trivia music trivia people religion science trivia sports trivia television video games world. Videos for the glenn miller story turner classic movies. He was the bestselling recording artist from 1939 to 1942, leading one of the bestknown big bands. This movie is not exactly historically accurate what. Edgar hoover giving himself a a big pat on the back for fighting klansmen,going after indian killers, hunting the famous gangsters of the 1930s, fighting nazis in the us and south america during world war 2 and commies in new york during the early 1950s. The biopic the glenn miller story 1954 was a wellmounted production that dramatized the late bandleaders life and music. She also appeared in films such as girl crazy, two girls and a sailor, and music for millions. Can you name all these classic james stewart movies by.
But a warning listening to this cd will make the harsh flat sound of glenn miller s original 78 rpm recordings seem less enjoyable by comparison. The german paper bild in a 1997 story by journalist udo ulfkoutte, put forward a theory that glenn miller died in a paris brothel and that a plane crash was a mere coverup. The glenn miller story is a 1954 biographical drama about the big band leader starring james stewart. To quote bernie, miller was a cold, calculating man very difficult to talk with, arrogant about the success of his band, dictatorial and utterly lacking in common courtesy. Time out called this movie the glenn miller story 1954 meets rude boy 1980. Glenn millers orchestra had a tremendous influence on the music of the 1940s and much of it lives on today. Report this breaking glass is also the name of a 1977 song written and sung by david bowie but this song ironically did not feature as part of this 1980 movie. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. The film begins with miller as a struggling trombone player, trying to form his own band and.
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