The Glenn Miller Story
“Their Love Made Such Wonderful Music!”
Synopsis
A vibrant tribute to one of America's legendary bandleaders, charting Glenn Miller's rise from obscurity and poverty to fame and wealth in the early 1940s.
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The Glenn Miller Story
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-09
Top Cast
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James Stewart
Glenn Miller
June Allyson
Helen Burger Miller
Harry Morgan
Chummy MacGregor
Charles Drake
Don Haynes
George Tobias
Si Schribman
Barton MacLane
General Arnold
Sig Ruman
W. Kranz
Irving Bacon
Mr. Miller
James Bell
Mr. Burger
Kathleen Lockhart
Mrs. Miller
Katherine Warren
Mrs. Burger
Frances Langford
Frances Langford
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Ben Pollack
Ben Pollack
Gene Krupa
Gene Krupa
The Modernaires
Barney Bigard
Barney Bigard
James Young
James Young
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Valentine Davies, Oscar Brodney
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- The Glenn Miller Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
Valentine Davies, Oscar Brodney
Henry Mancini
William H. Daniels
Russell F. Schoengarth
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Mann
Director
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
Valentine Davies
Screenplay
Oscar Brodney
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Glenn Miller Story
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What is The Glenn Miller Story about?
A vibrant tribute to one of America's legendary bandleaders, charting Glenn Miller's rise from obscurity and poverty to fame and wealth in the early 1940s.
Who directed The Glenn Miller Story?
The Glenn Miller Story was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in The Glenn Miller Story?
The principal cast of The Glenn Miller Story includes James Stewart, June Allyson, Harry Morgan, Charles Drake, George Tobias.
When was The Glenn Miller Story released and how long is it?
The Glenn Miller Story was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Glenn Miller Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Glenn Miller Story was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Glenn Miller Story?
The Glenn Miller Story holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).