About this episode
Ryan Ellis reviews the biopic 'The Glenn Miller Story', discussing its historical context and notable performances.
It's a short one for episode #733 of Have You Ever Seen, as I discuss Anthony Mann's biopic about the best-selling bandleader from the '30s & '40s. Smash hits Moonlight Serenade & In The Mood are Glenn Miller's 2 most-recognizable songs, tunes you'll know the minute you hear them. This is a straight-ahead "based on real people" movie (including his loving wife, Helen), but Mann, who often worked with James Stewart in this era, was an underrated director. And while Jimmy has OFTEN come up on this podcast, this is a first for June Allyson...and we also have a memorable cameo by the great trumpeter Louis Armstrong. So, honestly, take a listen to my sentimental review of the sentimental Glenn Miller Story. Subscribe to my channel in your podcast app. Rate the show too and jot down some words in a review, suggesting others give it a chance. Look for me on Letterboxd too (RyanHYES). My email is "haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com". And my social-media contacts are "@moviefiend51" on Twi-X and "ryan-ellis" on Bluesky.
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Ellis
Topics covered
- biopic
- music history
- film review
- Glenn Miller
- Anthony Mann
- classic films
Keywords
- Glenn Miller
- biopic
- Anthony Mann
- Moonlight Serenade
- In The Mood
- film review
- music history
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