The Glenn Miller Story

Buy This Item The Glenn Miller Story by Universal Studios  Available from Amazon  $9.99  on 11-15-2008     James Stewart, at his warmest and most avuncular, plays the bandleader who rocketed to fame during the swing era. <I>The Glenn Miller Story</I> may be a whitewashed version of Miller's life, but it certainly is a pleasant example of the feel-good Hollywood biopic, with the usual conventions: early struggles, loyal wife (June Allyson at her chirpiest), personal sacrifice--Miller joins the Army when war breaks out, although he doesn't have to--and ultimate tragedy. All the Glenn Miller classics filling the soundtrack make the film pretty easy to take, too: "Moonlight Serenade," "A String of Pearls," "Chattanooga Choo-Choo." Miller plays the great "In the Mood" with his military band during a World War II air-raid warning. Pure corn, but it works. Director Anthony Mann, better known for his superb series of hard-bitten fifties westerns with Stewart, keeps the story moving gently and gracefully. A hot jazz interlude features Louis Armstrong and Gene Krupa. <I>--Robert Horton</I> Reader Reviews I'm only 24 years old, but I am so wistful about the 30's and 40's. I saw this movie a few days ago on TCM, but I just purchased it on-line. I can't review the DVD itself, because I haven't received it, but I can tell you that this is such a great tale. Glenn Miller and his music are great; and this gives you a chance to see the kind of relationship he had with his wife. Since the way he passed away is so well-known, I found myself dreading the end of the movie. I wish it could have ended differently, but then it wouldn't be "The Glenn Miller Story." I would recommend this movie to anyone.

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