The Glenn Miller Story (1954)

7.3Approved115 minDirector: Anthony Mann

1954 film by Anthony Mann

The Glenn Miller Story is a 1954 American biographical film about the American trombonist and bandleader Glenn Miller, directed by Anthony Mann. It stars James Stewart as Miller (in his second non-western collaboration with Mann), alongside June Allyson. The film was released in February 1954 and was nominated for three Academy Awards, winning for Best Sound Recording.

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What is The Glenn Miller Story about?
The Glenn Miller Story (1954) — The unemployed trombone player Glenn Miller is always broken, chasing his sound to form his band and hocking his instrument in the pawn house to survive. When his friend Chummy MacGregor is hired to play in the band of Ben Pollack, the band-leader listens to one Glenn's compositi
Is The Glenn Miller Story based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Glenn Miller Story scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.