The Fabulous Dorseys

Overview:

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.

Released: 1947-02-26

Duration: 01:28:00

Genre: Biography, Musical

Director: Alfred E. Green

Writer: Art Arthur, Richard English, Curtis Kenyon

Cast: Bess Flowers, Arthur Shields, Sara Allgood, ...

Director: Alfred E. Green

Writer: Art Arthur Richard English Curtis Kenyon

Cast: Bess Flowers Arthur Shields Sara Allgood Janet Blair William Lundigan Tom Dugan Tommy Dorsey Jimmy Dorsey Paul Whiteman William Bakewell Art Tatum

Genre: Biography Musical

Description

Growing up in a coal-mining community in Philadelphia, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey (playing themselves) are encouraged by their father, Thomas (Arthur Shields), to study music. The highly competitive siblings are soon playing with their father's band. As grown men, the Dorseys begin touring with their own ensemble, with childhood friend Jane Howard (Janet Blair) on vocals. Despite their rising success, the bickering brothers have a falling out, and Jane schemes to reconcile them.

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