The Fabulous Dorseys(1947)
THEY FOUGHT TO BE TOPS ON THE STREET OF BROKEN HEARTS!
The story of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey from their boyhood in Pennsylvania through their rise, their breakup, and their personal reunion.
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The story of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey from their boyhood in Pennsylvania through their rise, their breakup, and their personal reunion.
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1947-02-26
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THEY FOUGHT TO BE TOPS ON THE STREET OF BROKEN HEARTS!
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