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The Fabulous Dorseys

True tale of how brothers Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, trombonist and saxophonist respectively, rose from humble beginnings to become the jazz-swing sensation of the 1930s and 1940s.

True tale of how the famed musical brothers Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, trombonist and saxophonist respectively, rose from humble working-class beginnings in a Pennsylvania steel town to become the jazz-swing sensation of the 1930s and 1940s. Songs include Green Eyes, Marie and I'll Never Say Never Again.

1 hour, 25 minutes

Last on

Sat 15 Jun 2013 07:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Himself Tommy Dorsey
Director Alfred E. Green
Himself Jimmy Dorsey
Jane Howard Janet Blair
Himself Paul Whiteman
Bob Burton William Lundigan
Mrs Dorsey Sara Allgood
Mr Dorsey Arthur Shields
Gorman James Flavin
Eddie William Bakewell
Foggy Dave Willock
Producer Charles R Rogers
Writer Richard English
Musician Art Tatum
Bandleader Charlie Barnet
Musician Ray Bauduc
Musician Ziggy Elman

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