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Stars and Stripes Forever
Stars and Stripes Forever
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Stars and Stripes Forever

1952
1h 30m
Drama
Music

Status

Released

Release

1952

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

"Strike up the band! Here comes The Greatest Musical Show on Earth!"

A film biography of the composer John Philip Sousa, from his early days in the Marine Corps Band through the Spanish-American War in 1898.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Dec 22, 1952
Languages
English
Director
Henry Koster
Henry Koster
Production
20th Century Fox
20th Century Fox
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Clifton Webb

Clifton Webb

John Philip Sousa

Debra Paget

Debra Paget

Lily Becker

Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner

Willie Little

Ruth Hussey

Ruth Hussey

Jennie Sousa

Finlay Currie

Finlay Currie

Col. Randolph

Roy Roberts

Roy Roberts

Maj. George Porter Houston

Thomas Browne Henry

Thomas Browne Henry

David Blakely (as Tom Browne Henry)

Helen Van Tuyl

Mrs. President Harrison

Dorinda Clifton

Dorinda Clifton

Dancer (uncredited)

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