The Fabulous Dorseys

The Fabulous Dorseys

THEY FOUGHT TO BE TOPS ON THE STREET OF BROKEN HEARTS!

NR 1947 · 88 min · ★ 5.8 · Music, Romance

The story of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey from their boyhood in Pennsylvania through their rise, their breakup, and their personal reunion.

Directed by Alfred E. Green · Written by Richard English

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