GLENN MILLER STORY, THE(1954)
The crowning jewel of Jimmy Stewart's career! This is the best
historical movie ever made!! Obviously, it's the story about
Glenn Miller and follows him from his start to his death(?) and
Jimmy and the music are just wonderful!! A tough movie to watch
at the end, especially when you know what's comming! Just an
absolute gem of a movie!!! If this is a movie that you haven't
seen: SEE IT!! A++
From a reviewer at IMDb.com:
"The Glenn Miller Story" appears on cable-TV from time to time.
It is an historically accurate piece about a beloved man whose
music defined an era.
Miller is portrayed as a gracious and kind man -- an officer and
a gentleman. We see Jimmy Stewart's affectionate portrayal of
this simple man who spent his short musical career searching for
a particular sound. The results got the whole world dancing to
his new beat: Swing! The music in this movie will surely get
you on your feet!
The driving force in Glenn Miller's life was his love for his
wife, Helen, amicably played by June Allyson.
A "must-see", movie classic. Be sure to bring a hanky! - mommish