Jimmy Dorsey
Jimmy Dorsey (1904-1957) was an American bandleader, saxophonist, conductor, songwriter and composer. Through the 1920s he was a saxophonist in orchestras including those of Paul Whiteman, Red Nichols, and the California Ramblers. He formed an orchestra with his brother Tommy lasting from 1933 to 1935. He led his own orchestra before rejoining Tommy's orchestra in 1953 and taking over the orchestra after Tommy's death.
Lost in a Harem
as Jimmy DorseyTwo bumbling magicians help a Middle Eastern prince regain his rightful throne from his despotic...
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Hollywood Canteen
as SelfTwo soldiers on leave spend three nights at a club offering free of charge food, dancing, and...
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This Is Elvis
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is...
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The Fabulous Dorseys
as Jimmy DorseyThe story of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey from their boyhood in Pennsylvania through their rise, their...
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The Fleet's In
as Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra LeaderShy sailor Casey Kirby suddenly becomes known as a sea wolf when his picture is taken with a...
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Four Jills in a Jeep
as HimselfReenactments of actual USO experiences of its female stars entertaining troops overseas.
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I Dood It
as Himself (as Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra)Constance Shaw, a Broadway dance star, and Joseph Rivington Reynolds, a keen fan of hers, marry...
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Birth of the Blues
as Self (archive footage)Jeff grows up near Basin Street in New Orleans, playing his clarinet with the dock workers. He...
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That Girl from Paris
as Hammacher's Band Member (uncredited)Nikki Martin, a beautiful French opera star, stows away on an ocean liner in hopes of escaping...
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You Leave Me Breathless
as uncreditedA "Screen Songs" short mixing live action with cartoons. The animated section deals with what...
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Make Believe Ballroom
as SelfLiza Lee, fast-talking press agent for Al Jarvis, persuades Jarvis to stage a Musical Mystery...
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Jazz Ball
as Self (archive footage)A made-for-TV musical revue, compiled from soundies and film and TV performances by jazz greats...
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Au Reet
as uncreditedJimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra perform "Au Reet"
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Music Man
as uncreditedBickering brothers unwittingly wind up working together on the same musical production.
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What's My Line?
as Self - Mystery GuestFour panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...
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