Top billed cast

1. 

   James Stewart

   Glenn Miller

2. 

   June Allyson

   Helen Burger Miller

3. 

   Harry Morgan

   Chummy MacGregor

4. 

   Charles Drake

   Don Haynes

5. 

   George Tobias

   Si Schribman

6. 

   Barton MacLane

   General Arnold

7. 

   Sig Ruman

   W. Kranz

8. 

   Irving Bacon

   Mr. Miller

9. 

   James Bell

   Mr. Burger

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf

Written by CinemaSerf on 2026-01-08

James Stewart is on engaging form in this biopic of acclaimed American composer and band leader Glenn Miller. A talented trombonist, when he hasn’t got it pawned, he makes his money working in bars and clubs whilst trying to set up a band with his friends. A chance audition sees him fall on his feet and together with pianist Chummy (Harry Morgan) they start to make some inroads into a market place that’s still to experience “popular” music on record. All the while, he’s rekindling a romance with “Helen” (June Allyson) and then “Moonlight Serenade” changes everyone’s life fo...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• jazz
• musical
• biography
• historical figure