The Fabulous Dorseys (1947)

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The Fabulous Dorseys is a 1947 fictionalized biography that tells the story of Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey, from their boyhood in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania through their rise, their breakup, and their reunion.
The Dorsey Brothers starred as themselves. Other actors include Janet Blair, William Lundigan, Sara Allgood, and Arthur Shields. There are also cameo appearances by Paul Whiteman, Charlie Barnet, Henry Busse, Bob Eberly, Helen O’Connell, and Art Tatum.
The Jimmy Dorsey composition and theme song “Contrasts” is played in the movie. “Green Eyes”, “Tangerine”, “I’ll Never Smile Again”, “Marie”, and “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You” are also featured in the movie, along with “To Me” and “Dorsey Concerto”. Paul Whiteman and the Orchestra perform “At Sundown”.
The film was written by Art Arthur, Richard English, and Curtis Kenyon. It was directed by Alfred E. Green.

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