Review of The Glenn Miller Story (1954) by Scott M — 05 Jan 2010

Love the music. Love that the film has Louis Armstrong singing and playing his trumpet to Basin Street Blues.

This review of The Glenn Miller Story (1954) was written by Scott M on 05 Jan 2010.

The Glenn Miller Story has generally received positive reviews.

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