The Glenn Miller Story (1954): Cast & Box Office
The Glenn Miller Story is a 1954 music drama directed by Anthony Mann, starring James Stewart as Glenn Miller, Kevin Corcoran and The Airmen of Note. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $994 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Glenn Miller Story About?
The premise of The Glenn Miller Story without spoilers.
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. The story showcases his musical career, the development of his celebrated swing ensemble, and the love that fueled his unforgettable sound.
The Glenn Miller Story Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- year 1944
- 1930s
- 1940s
- u.s. air force
- swing band
- getting married
- character name as title
- glenn miller character
- man wears eyeglasses
- based on real people
- funicular railway
- venice california
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- ragtime music
- pierce arrow motor vehicle
- whirlwind romance
- gene krupa character
- man woman romance
- birthday present
- just married sign
- v 1 flying bomb
- bbc radio
- patriotic duty
- airplane hangar
- band the musical group
- marching band
- kiss
- stewart and allyson
- stewart and h. morgan
- mann and h. morgan
- death
- boulder colorado
- trombone player
- concert
- christmas
- trombone
- bandleader
- jazz score
- christmas eve
- death of husband
- split lip
- jazz musician
- jazz music
- swing music
- saving money
- bank account
- best friend
- newspaper headline
- orchestra
- muddy feet
- snow
The Glenn Miller Story Cast & Characters
James Stewart leads the cast as Glenn Miller, with Kevin Corcoran as Steve Miller - Age 4 (uncredited) and The Airmen of Note as The Glenn Miller Band (uncredited). Directed by Anthony Mann; 61 actors are credited in all.
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Director Anthony Mann
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James Stewart as Glenn Miller -
Kevin Corcoran as Steve Miller - Age 4 (uncredited) - The Airmen of Note as The Glenn Miller Band (uncredited)
- June Allyson as Helen Burger Miller
Also Starring in The Glenn Miller Story
· 57 more- Kathleen Lockhart Mrs. Miller
- Anthony Sydes Herbert Miller (uncredited)
- Bonnie Eddy Irene Miller (uncredited)
- Deborah Sydes Joanne Dee Miller (uncredited)
- Irving Bacon Mr. Miller
- Harry Morgan Chummy MacGregor
- Sig Ruman W. Kranz
- Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong
- Frances Langford Frances Langford
- Forbes Murray Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
- Harry Harvey Doctor (uncredited)
- Barton MacLane General Arnold
- Carleton Young Adjunct General (uncredited)
- Hal K. Dawson Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
- James Bell Mr. Burger
- Hans Moebus Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
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- George Tobias Si Schribman
- Charles Drake Don Haynes
- Steve Pendleton Lt. Col. Bassell (uncredited)
- Thomas Martin Elevator Boy (uncredited)
- William Challee Dispatch Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
- Marion Ross Polly Haynes (uncredited)
- Thurl Ravenscroft The Mellowmen (uncredited)
- Dayton Lummis Col. Spaulding, USAAF (uncredited)
- Damian O'Flynn Col. Baker (uncredited)
- Katherine Warren Mrs. Burger
- Davis Roberts Black Man (uncredited)
- James Young James Young
- Dick Ryan Auto Garage Repairman (uncredited)
- Paula Kelly Singer (uncredited)
- Caryl Lincoln Commuter (uncredited)
- Lisa Gaye Bobbysoxer (uncredited)
- Ken DuMain Club Patron (uncredited)
- Leo Mostovoy Dr. Schillinger (uncredited)
- Bill Lee The Mellowmen (uncredited)
- Max Smith The Mellowmen (uncredited)
- Nino Tempo Wilber Schwartz (uncredited)
- Gene Krupa Gene Krupa
- Lionel Hampton Band Member (uncredited)
- Barney Bigard Barney Bigard
- Ruth Hampton Young Singer (uncredited)
- Maxie Thrower Waiter (uncredited)
- Ben Pollack Ben Pollack
- Phil Garris Joe Becker (uncredited)
- Carl Vernell Musician Technician (uncredited)
- Rolan Jones Waiter (uncredited)
- Cozy Cole Cozy Cole
- Bob Hamlin The Mellowmen (uncredited)
- Marty Napoleon Marty Napoleon
- Arvell Shaw Arvell Shaw
- Babe Russin Babe Russin
- Cicely Carter Bobbysoxer (uncredited)
- Ray Conniff Trombonist in Glenn Miller Band (uncredited)
- Doris Fulton Dancer (uncredited)
- Paul Tanner Trombonist in Glenn Miller Band (uncredited)
- The Modernaires
- The Archie Savage Dancers
The Glenn Miller Story Box Office
The Glenn Miller Story grossed $994 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$994
The Glenn Miller Story Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Glenn Miller Story.
Cars in The Glenn Miller Story
11 cars on screen, including the 1922 Buick Model 22-35 and the 1933 Rockne 10.
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1922 Buick Model 22-35 Important role -
1933 Rockne 10 Important role -
1938 De Soto Taxicab Minor role -
1917 Dodge Brothers Touring Minor role
The Glenn Miller Story Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Romance inachevée” and “Die Glenn Miller Story”.
- Also known as
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- Romance inachevée
- Die Glenn Miller Story
- La storia di Glenn Miller
- Música y lágrimas
- A História de Glenn Miller
- Música e Lágrimas
- Glenn Miller élete
- История Гленна Миллера
- 格伦·米勒传
- Příběh Glenna Millera
- 글렌 밀러 스토리
- Historia Glenna Millera
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- グレン・ミラー物語
- Música i llàgrimes
- Povestea lui Glenn Miller
- Moonlight serenade
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Movies Like The Glenn Miller Story
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Look for the Silver Lining, Glorifying the American Girl and Swing High, Swing Low.
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Look for the Silver Lining 1949 -
Glorifying the American Girl 1929 -
Swing High, Swing Low 1937 -
Hollywood Canteen 1944 -
Words and Music 1948 -
The Great Waltz 1938 -
Tonight and Every Night 1945 -
Thrill of a Romance 1945 -
Alexander’s Ragtime Band 1938 -
The Great American Broadcast 1941 -
The Music Man 2003 -
The Eddy Duchin Story 1956
The Glenn Miller Story FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Glenn Miller Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Glenn Miller Story?
The Glenn Miller Story runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was The Glenn Miller Story released?
The Glenn Miller Story was released on January 4, 1954.
Who directed The Glenn Miller Story?
The Glenn Miller Story was directed by Anthony Mann.
More films by Anthony Mann Who is in the cast of The Glenn Miller Story?
The Glenn Miller Story stars James Stewart as Glenn Miller, Kevin Corcoran as Steve Miller - Age 4 (uncredited) and The Airmen of Note as The Glenn Miller Band (uncredited), among 61 credited actors.
How much did The Glenn Miller Story make at the box office?
The Glenn Miller Story grossed $994 worldwide.
Does The Glenn Miller Story have a post-credit scene?
No. The Glenn Miller Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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