The Glenn Miller Story The Glenn Miller Story The Glenn Miller Story is a 1954 American biographical film about the eponymous American band-leader, directed by Anthony Mann and starring James Stewart in their first non-western collaboration. Universal-International's first public announcements, early in 1953, employed the soon-discarded title, "Moonlight Serenade." The film follows big band leader Glenn Miller (1904–1944) (James Stewart) from his early days in the music business in 1929 through to his 1944 death when the airplane he was flying in was lost over the English Channel during World War II. Prominent placement in the film is given to Miller's courtship and marriage
Glenn Miller discography 6, 1935 in New York. Kay Weber was the vocalist. Glenn Miller was not on the recording session. "Harlem Chapel Chimes" is a song Miller composed in 1935. The song was recorded by the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra on February 6, 1935 in New York and released as a 78 single. Two versions were released: 39337-A was released on Brunswick in the UK as 02149 backed with "Weary Blues", while 39337-C was released on Decca as BM-02149. Miller was not on the studio recording session. The Dorsey Brother's version was arranged by Miller. Glenn Miller is credited with writing an additional