The Fabulous Dorseys (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, The Fabulous Dorseys is a drama film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 88 minutes. “THEY FOUGHT TO BE TOPS ON THE STREET OF BROKEN HEARTS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey from their boyhood in Pennsylvania through their rise, their breakup, and their personal reunion.
Who’s in it. The Fabulous Dorseys stars Tommy Dorsey as Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey as Jimmy Dorsey, Janet Blair as Jane Howard and Paul Whiteman as Paul Whiteman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Fabulous Dorseys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fabulous Dorseys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fabulous Dorseys tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fabulous Dorseys (1947)?
- In US, The Fabulous Dorseys is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fabulous Dorseys worth watching?
- The Fabulous Dorseys holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fabulous Dorseys?
- The Fabulous Dorseys stars Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Janet Blair, Paul Whiteman and William Lundigan.
- When was The Fabulous Dorseys released?
- The Fabulous Dorseys was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.