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The Glenn Miller Story [1954] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
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. --Robert Horton, Amazon.com
First rate entertainment
Review date: 2005-06-19 Rating: 10 out of 10
I first saw this film on TV 20 years ago and am very pleased that it has come out in a crisp DVD version. James Stewart gives a very watchable portrayal of the struggle and triumph of the famous American musician, while June Allyson gives a moving performance that shows that her star on the Walk of Fame is richly merited. The film contains some of Miller's most famous compositions like In the Mood - the climax of this in the film against the background of a German air raid is heartening as well as causing the audience within the film to cheer and applaud. A very enjoyable way to spend the afternoon (or later).
Highly recommended.
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Reviews
Golden and Good Oldie
Review date: 2000-06-30 Rating: 8 out of 10
Excellent nostalgic film. It's plot is slightly creaky but James Stewart in his own special way saves the day. The music is robust and enjoyable and even has some of Miller's work as played before he created his "Sound". It also has amusing moments that show even a trombone playing band leader can be a star. This is a good sentimental tribute to a man who was taken too early.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Harry Morgan
Charles Drake
James Stewart
George Tobias
June Allyson
Creators:
James Stewart (Primary Contributor)
June Allyson (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
EAN: 9780783278971
Binding: DVD
ISBN: 0783278977
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC,
Release date: 2003-03-04
Universal product code (UPC): 025192263521
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 113 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1954
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: French (Subtitled)
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)