# The Glenn Miller Story (1954)

> A struggling trombonist builds an era-defining big band while balancing artistic ambition, enduring love, and wartime duty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10671

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
- Director: Anthony Mann
- Cast: James Stewart, June Allyson, Harry Morgan, Charles Drake, George Tobias, Barton MacLane, Sig Ruman, Irving Bacon
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047030/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: nostalgic, warm, romantic, classic movie night, music history viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant journey through the life of a musical legend, filled with love and sacrifice.

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