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The Fabulous Dorseys is a 1947 fictionalized biographical film which tells the story of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, from their boyhood in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania through their rise, their breakup, and their personal 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.
Original Release
02/21/1947
US Release
02/21/1947
Cast
Name | Character |
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Tommy Dorsey | Tommy Dorsey |
Jimmy Dorsey | Jimmy Dorsey |
Janet Blair | Jane Howard |
Paul Whiteman | Paul Whiteman |
William Lundigan | Bob Burton |
Sara Allgood | Mrs. Dorsey |
Arthur Shields | Mr. Dorsey / Thomas Dorsey Sr. |
Dave Willock | Foggy |
William Bakewell | Eddie |
James Flavin | Gorman |
Directors
Writers
Richard English, Art Arthur, Curtis Kenyon
Cast
Name | Character |
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Tommy Dorsey | Tommy Dorsey |
Jimmy Dorsey | Jimmy Dorsey |
Janet Blair | Jane Howard |
Paul Whiteman | Paul Whiteman |
William Lundigan | Bob Burton |
Sara Allgood | Mrs. Dorsey |
Arthur Shields | Mr. Dorsey / Thomas Dorsey Sr. |
Dave Willock | Foggy |
William Bakewell | Eddie |
James Flavin | Gorman |
Charlie Barnet | Charlie Barnet |
Bob Eberly | Bob Eberly |
Henry Busse | Henry Busse |
Helen O'Connell | Helen O'Connell |
Mike Pingatore | Musician |
Art Tatum | Art Tatum |
Ziggy Elman | Musician |
Stuart Foster | Musician |
Ray Bauduc | Musician |
Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Charles R. Rogers | Producer |
John W. Rogers | Producer |