The Fabulous Dorseys

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The biography of the Dorsey Brothers. Though the Big Band era crown The Dorsey Brothers as one of swingdom's greatest musical teams, their feuding since childhood was also legendary. Quarrelling brothers are reunited on the death of their father. This is their biography featuring many of their hit songs, such ... as "Marie" and "Green Eyes" highlighted by a jam session with Art Tatum, Charlie Barnet, Ziggy Elman and Ray Bauduc.
  • Starring: Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey
  • Directed by: Alfred E. Green
  • Runtime: 2 hours 49 minutes
  • Release year: 1947
  • Studio: Reel Enterprises
 
  
 
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Synopsis: The biography of the Dorsey Brothers. Though the Big Band era crown The Dorsey Brothers as one of swingdom's greatest musical teams, their feuding since childhood was also legendary. Quarrelling brothers are reunited on the death of their father. This is their biography featuring many of their hit songs, such as "Marie" and "Green Eyes" highlighted by a jam session with Art Tatum, Charlie Barnet, Ziggy Elman and Ray Bauduc.
Starring: Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey
Supporting actors: Janet Blair, Paul Whiteman, William Lundigan, Sara Allgood, Arthur Shields, Dave Willock, William Bakewell, James Flavin, Charlie Barnet, Bob Eberly, Henry Busse, Helen O'Connell, Mike Pingatore, Art Tatum, Ziggy Elman, Stuart Foster, Ray Bauduc, Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, Buz Buckley
Directed by: Alfred E. Green
Genre: Biography, Music, Romance
Runtime: 2 hours 49 minutes
Release year: 1947
Studio: Reel Enterprises
ASIN: B001J2X46A (Rental) and B000HX08LG (Purchase)
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Fabulous Dorseys (1947) DVD ~ Jimmy Dorsey

3.8 out of 5 stars (14) $9.99
Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: Feburary 21, 1947
  • Production Company: Charles R. Rogers Productions, Embassy Productions
  • Also Known As: The Fighting Dorseys
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgia, September 1, 2004
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Susan Emert (Tamarac, Fl United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fabulous Dorseys (DVD)
I remember watching this movie as a child at my grandparent's house.
I loved the music. The acting was so-so but let's face it. The Dorsey's are not known as actors.
The premise of the movie is quite believable and the music is so typical of the 40's. I love all the movies from that decade.
It's just a good film. Enjoyable and will leave you with a smile on your face. A far cry from today's horrible and violent films. They don't make them like this any more and they should.
If you get to see it, just sit back and enjoy.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good movie but I wish the story went further, March 10, 2007
This review is from: The Fabulous Dorseys (DVD)
This is a great movie that actually features the Dorsey's themselves. The movie tells the story of Jimmie and Tommy Dorsey growing up and their start to the music business. The story is good and the music is, of course, great. My only complaint is that I wish the story would have featured more about their career and less about how the two couldn't get along and so they went their separate ways until their father died when they made up. It's still a good movie and I do recommend it but if you're like me in wanting to learn more about the career you might actually prefer The Glenn Miller story.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Quality of picture a negative, April 17, 2009
This review is from: Fabulous Dorseys (DVD)
I am a collector of the early movies. The stories and music and acting usually are so much better than the average movie today.

This story of the Dorseys was good. The quality of the picture, however, was as if a Dvd was made off of a VHS. This should not be.

Alan D. Shaffer
Creve Coeur, MO
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