The Fabulous Dorseys (1947)
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- Approved
- 1h 28min
- Biography, Music
- 21 Feb 1947 (USA)
- Movie
The Dorsey Brothers bandleaders' lives traced from childhood music insisting father to fame rise eventual split furthering careers propelling with their music.
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| Tommy Dorsey | ... |
Tommy Dorsey
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| Jimmy Dorsey | ... |
Jimmy Dorsey
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| Janet Blair | ... |
Jane Howard
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| Paul Whiteman | ... |
Paul Whiteman
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| William Lundigan | ... |
Bob Burton
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| Sara Allgood | ... |
Mrs. Dorsey
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| Arthur Shields | ... |
Mr. Dorsey
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| Dave Willock | ... |
Foggy
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| William Bakewell | ... |
Eddie
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| James Flavin | ... |
Gorman
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| Charlie Barnet | ... |
Charlie Barnet
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| Bob Eberly | ... |
Bob Eberly
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Henry Busse | ... |
Henry Busse
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Helen O'Connell | ... |
Helen O'Connell
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Mike Pingatore | ... |
Musician
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Art Tatum | ... |
Art Tatum
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| Ziggy Elman | ... |
Musician
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Stuart Foster | ... |
Musician
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| Ray Bauduc | ... |
Musician
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| Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra | ... |
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
(as Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra)
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Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra | ... |
Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra
(as Jimmy Dorsey's Orchestra)
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Buz Buckley | ... |
Young Jimmy Dorsey (uncredited)
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| Ann Carter | ... |
Young Jane Howard (uncredited)
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| Edward Clark | ... |
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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Hal K. Dawson | ... |
Artie (uncredited)
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| Tom Dugan | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Lady in Concert Audience (uncredited)
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Malcolm 'Bud' McTaggart | ... |
Phil (uncredited)
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Buddy Morrow | ... |
Trombonist (uncredited)
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Anne O'Neal | ... |
Kate (uncredited)
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Jack Roper | ... |
Radio Station Attendant (uncredited)
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| Jackie Searl | ... |
Joe (uncredited)
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Sherry Sherwood | ... |
Singer (uncredited)
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| Andrew Tombes | ... |
De Witt (uncredited)
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Bobby Warde | ... |
Young Tommy Dorsey (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alfred E. Green | ||
Written by
| Richard English | ... | (original screen play) & |
| Art Arthur | ... | (original screen play) & |
| Curtis Kenyon | ... | (original screen play) |
Produced by
| Charles R. Rogers | ... | producer |
| John W. Rogers | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Louis Forbes | ... | (uncredited) |
| Leo Shuken | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| James Van Trees | ... | director of photography |
Editorial Department
| George M. Arthur | ... | editorial supervisor (as George Arthur) |
Art Direction by
| Duncan Cramer | ||
Makeup Department
| Francis J. Stinton | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| David Sussman | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Herbert E. Mendelson | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Robert Priestley | ... | set dressing |
Sound Department
| W.C. Smith | ... | sound (as Walter C. Smith) |
Visual Effects by
| Alfred Schmid | ... | photographic effects |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Maria P. Donovan | ... | gowns supervised by (as Maria Donovan) |
| Morrie Friedman | ... | wardrobe: men's (as Morris L. Friedman) |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Louis Forbes | ... | musical director |
| Walter Hannemann | ... | music editor |
Additional Crew
| Charles Baron | ... | dance director |
| Arthur T. Michaud | ... | technical advisor |
| Charles R. Rogers | ... | presenter |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1947) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1947) (Canada) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1947) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (Australasia) (1947) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Artistas Unidos (1947) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Los Artistas Unidos de América del Sur (1947) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1947) (Sweden) (theatrical) (as United Artists A/B)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1947) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Mundus Television (1954) (United States) (tv)
- National Telefilm Associates (NTA) (1958) (United States) (tv)
- NTA Home Entertainment (1982) (United States) (VHS)
- Hal Roach Studios (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Alpha Video Distributors (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- Critics' Choice Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Reel Media International (2004) (World-wide) (VHS)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- Reel Media International (2007) (World-wide)
- Film Detective (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Stream Go Media (2022) (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgement)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The rise and rise of the fabulous Dorsey brothers is charted in this whimsical step down memory lane. Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey play themselves in this vehicle for their excellent music. From being raised by their father who insists on them learning music, to the split that just saw their careers rise even further.
Written by Paul Batey |
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| Taglines | The life of two giants of swing-era jazz. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | At about 54:10 into the film, a jam session is featured with the Dorseys and gifted pianist Art Tatum. See more » |
| Goofs | Although much of the story takes place in the 1920's and 1930's, Jane's fashions, make-up and hair styles are straight out of the late 1940's when this picture was made; likewise the musical arrangements are all strictly mid-1940s, not the same as the previous period in which they are supposedly being played. See more » |
| Soundtracks | To Me See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits appear in the turning pages of a book. See more » |
| Quotes |
Mrs. Dorsey:
There is only one thing worse than being Irish, and that's not being Irish. See more » |