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.
Stars and Stripes Forever (1952) is a drama and music film directed by Henry Koster, released on December 22, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Clifton Webb, Debra Paget, Robert Wagner and Ruth Hussey. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
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Clifton Webb
as John Philip Sousa
Debra Paget
as Lily Becker
Robert Wagner
as Willie Little
Ruth Hussey
as Jennie Sousa
Finlay Currie
as Col. Randolph
Roy Roberts
as Maj. George Porter Houston
Thomas Browne Henry
as David Blakely (as Tom Browne Henry)
Helen Van Tuyl
as Mrs. President Harrison
Dorinda Clifton
as Dancer (uncredited)
Directed by Henry Koster, written by Lamar Trotti, Ernest Vajda and John Philip Sousa, produced by Lamar Trotti.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 12 ratings.
Luckily, John Philip Sousa left us a legacy that anyone who ever drilled in the Boy's Brigade, or the Scouts, or any of the more grown up military will recognise instantly. An huge portfolio of marching music that earned him acclaim throughout the world. Luckily? Well that's because this is not really much of a fitting tribute. Though Clifton Webb goes at the role with gusto, and a doey-eyed Robert Wagner brings a…
Reviewed on April 26, 2022
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The main cast of Stars and Stripes Forever (1952) includes Clifton Webb, Debra Paget, Robert Wagner, Ruth Hussey and Finlay Currie. The film was directed by Henry Koster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Stars and Stripes Forever was released on December 22, 1952 and runs for 1h 30m.
Stars and Stripes Forever (1952) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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