The Glenn Miller Story

This is a very tidy film, it's got intelligence, integrity, and above all else... it doesn't merely rely on great tunes to pass as a Glen Miller story. Perhaps guilty of not fully fleshing out Miller's workaholic pursuit of the... Full review

This is a very tidy film, it's got intelligence, integrity, and above all else... it doesn't merely rely on great tunes to pass as a Glen Miller story. Perhaps guilty of not fully fleshing out Miller's workaholic pursuit of the life... Full review

Glenn Miller's rise to fame and the tragedy that took him from us at the height of his career makes for a wonderfully entertaining film.This film is rich because of the wonderful performances of James Stewart as the band leader... Full review

The Glenn Miller Story is a biographical tribute to a man who is always ranked as one of the great swing bandleaders of the late thirties to middle forties era. It is indeed fortunate that when James Stewart puts a... Full review

This movie is a great movie about Glen Miller and his music. Jimmy Stewart does a superb playing the part of Glen Miller. June Allyson and Henry Morgan do great in this movie as well. You get to see and... Full review

James Stewart in one of his best roles of the 1950s playing the late bandleader in the embellished story of his life; June Allyson plays his wife – one of her best roles and I believe one of her personal... Full review

This is a delightful movie spinning a romanticized tale about our beloved Glenn Miller. Stewart is wonderful as always. Allyson is "honestly" perfect. (What fun she is!) BUT, I must give the Academy Award to Henry Morgan for the look... Full review

Produced nine years after his death this is Hollywood's obituary of swing era legend Glenn Miller. Essentially a musical told around the story of his struggle to achieve musical stardom. A film that will appeal to all lovers of 1930s... Full review

It is said that Miller could never remember precisely the moment he decided to emphasize his new reed section sound... But it was during this disheartening interim, that he realized the unique sound, produced by the clarinet holding the melodic... Full review

Were Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson made for the movie,or what?!Great movie,lovely music!One of those movies that make you feel good all over,with a beautiful blend if wit,emotion and the Blues!What is even more impressive is the use of African... Full review

An added bonus is the appearance of Louis Armstrong and Gene Krupa, blowing up a storm in a Harlem night club scene.....Pretty June Allyson had her best role in years as Miller's wife -.... ... Full Review

It's a good idea to be well prepared for the sentimentality of a 1940/50s Hollywood musical biopic, because it really can throw you from enjoying them as entertainment. ... Full Article

The Glenn Miller Story, the 1954 biopic starring James Stewart as Glenn Miller and Louis Armstrong as himself, reveals a stark contrast between the men and their music. ... Full Article

Johnny Knorr has been keeping the tradition of big band music alive for a half century. To celebrate the milestone, Knorr and his orchestra have just released a 50th anniversary collection, "Just the Way You Like It." ... Full Article

A film review by Christopher Null - Copyright 2006 Filmcritic.com Jimmy Stewart gives a promising performance in a film that starts off great and quickly descends into unfortunate boredom. ... Full Article

The Glenn Miller Story traces Miller's rise from pit-orchestra trombone player to leader of the most successful big band of his era. June Allyson is on hand as Miller's wife, Helen, who learns the value of patience when Glenn spends... ... Full Article

James Stewart, at his warmest and most avuncular, plays the bandleader who rocketed to fame during the swing era. The Glenn Miller Story may be a whitewashed version of Miller's life, but it certainly is a pleasant example of the... ... Full Article