The Film Detective: First Look at New 4K Restoration of The Fabulous Dorseys and Blu-ray

The Film Detective has provides us with an official promotional trailer for the recent 4K restoration of Alfred E. Green's The Fabulous Dorseys (1947), starring Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Janet Blair, Paul Whiteman, and William Lundigan. The restored film will be available for purchase on Blu-ray on December 14.

Official label description: The Dorsey Brothers portray themselves in this rollicking musical biography. The Fabulous Dorseys follows Tommy and Jimmy from their upbringing in Pennsylvania to their great successes in the music business. Director Alfred E. Green uses the film as a showcase for the tunes that charmed a generation, including 'I'm Getting Sentimental Over You' and 'Tangerine.' Janet Blair appears with the Dorseys, while jazz buffs will enjoy cameos by Paul Whiteman, Helen O'Connell, and other stars of the day. The film's undeniable highlight is a jam session featuring the Dorseys and piano legend Art Tatum, guaranteed to get your foot tapping!

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM ARCHIVAL FILM ELEMENTS
• The Fabulous Forties: Big Bands on Screen - an original production by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures
• Audio Commentary by author Jennifer Churchill
• The Dorseys in Film - an original essay by Don Stradley
• Optional English and Spanish subtitles for the main feature