Stars and Stripes Forever
“Strike up the band! Here comes The Greatest Musical Show on Earth!”
Synopsis
A film biography of the composer John Philip Sousa, from his early days in the Marine Corps Band through the Spanish-American War in 1898.
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Marching Along (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Lamar Trotti
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Stars and Stripes Forever
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Lamar Trotti, Ernest Vajda, John Philip Sousa
Alfred Newman
James B. Clark
Lamar Trotti
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Koster
Director
Lamar Trotti
Screenplay
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
James B. Clark
Editor
Lamar Trotti
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stars and Stripes Forever
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What is Stars and Stripes Forever about?
A film biography of the composer John Philip Sousa, from his early days in the Marine Corps Band through the Spanish-American War in 1898.
Who directed Stars and Stripes Forever?
Stars and Stripes Forever was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in Stars and Stripes Forever?
The principal cast of Stars and Stripes Forever includes Clifton Webb, Debra Paget, Robert Wagner, Ruth Hussey, Finlay Currie.
When was Stars and Stripes Forever released and how long is it?
Stars and Stripes Forever was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Stars and Stripes Forever?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stars and Stripes Forever was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Stars and Stripes Forever based on a book or true story?
Stars and Stripes Forever is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Philip Sousa".