The Fabulous Dorseys

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The rise of the Dorsey brothers is charted in this whimsical walk down memory lane. Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey appear as themselves in this film. As children their Father encouraged their musical talents, and they eventually were considered among the best bandleaders of the swing era.

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Nostalgia.......2004-09-01

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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Fabulous Dorseys
Starring: Tommy Dorsey; Jimmy Dorsey; Janet Blair; Paul Whiteman
Director: Alfred E. Green
Manufacturer: Reel Enterprises
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000KJTBZG
Release Date: 2006-11-13

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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.

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The Fabulous Dorseys
Starring: Tommy Dorsey
Manufacturer: Quantum Leap
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00020HB8W
Release Date: 2004-06-15

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This is the incredible life story of Mr. Trombone and Mr. Sax, two brothers who found went onto individual success following the break-up of their orchestra and the death of their father. Featuring a host of well-known big band musicians and singers, this DVD features the music that made Tommy and Jimmy famous, including Marie, Green Eyes, I'm Getting Sentimental Over You, Dorsey Concerto, Object of My Affections, and many more.

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Good movie but I wish the story went further

The Fabulous Dorseys
Starring: Sara Allgood , William Bakewell , Janet Blair , Ann Carter , and Edward Clark
Director: Alfred E. Green
Manufacturer: Critic's Choice
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0009NXWRG
Release Date: 2006-08-29

Product Description

Based on the lives of big-band stars Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, a musical Biography begining with therir childhood in Pennsylvania town.

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big bands .......2007-07-23

I love most big band stories. The Fabulous Dorseys is exceptional.Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey play themselves which was great. The music is fantastic.

Good movie but I wish the story went further.......2007-03-10

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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