The Fabulous Dorseys

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The rise to fame of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, brothers who achieved stardom as big-band leaders during the swing era, is depicted in this biographical drama. Despite early encouragement from their father, the Dorsey brothers must learn to overcome their sibling rivalry in order to achieve real success.

Cast

Tommy Dorsey
as Himself
Jimmy Dorsey
as Himself
Janet Blair
as Jane Howard
Paul Whiteman
as Himself - Bandleader
William Lundigan
as Bob Burton
Sara Allgood
as Mrs. Dorsey
Arthur Shields
as Mr.Dorsey
James Flavin
as Gorman
William Bakewell
as Eddie
Dave Willock
as Foggy
Bobby Warde
as Young Tommy
Buz Buckley
as Young Jimmy
Ann Carter
as Young Jane
Tom Dugan
as Waiter
Jackie Searl
as Joe
James Taggart
as Phil
Hal K. Dawson
as Artie
Sherry Sherwood
as Herself
Edward Clark
as Hotel Clerk
Andrew Tombes
as De Witt
Jack Roper
as Radio Station Attendant
Charlie Barnet
as Himself - Bandleader
Henry Busse
as Himself
Mike Pingatore
as Himself
Ziggy Elman
as Himself - Musician
Bob Eberly
as Himself - Band Vocalist
Helen O'Connell
as Herself - Band Vocalist
Art Tatum
as Himself
Stuart Foster
as Himself
Ray Bauduc
as Himself
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