Tommy Dorsey
Author
Language
English
Description
Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey play themselves in this high-spirited film biography that follows the brothers from their early days all the way to their greatest successes. Director Alfred E. Green (The Jolson Story) uses the film as a showcase for some great music, including I'm Getting Sentimental Over You and Marie. Jazz buffs will notice cameos by greats such as bandleader Paul Whiteman and pianist Art Tatum. In fact, look for a special jam session featuring...
Publisher
Turner Entertainment Co
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Babes in arms: A teen-age boy puts on a show with his friends to avoid being sent to a work farm. Strike up the band: Jimmy Connors is a hot-shot drummer for his desultory high school band, with his "pal" Mary Holden a singer who dreams of snagging Jimmy for her own. When Jimmy learns that the band is in debt, he suggests to the principal that they disband the brass band, and create a modern dance orchestra, so they can throw a dance to pay off...