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Stars And Stripes Forever

1952, Movie, NR, 89 mins

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This lively and colorful biography of John Philip Sousa preserves the spirit of his music with entertaining verve. The film opens with Sousa (Clifton Webb) as leader of the Marine Corps band. He then leaves the military to form his own band, taking the group all over the world to perform. One band member (Robert Wagner) helps create the Sousa legend by devising a giant horn he dubs the "Sousaphone." The plot is thin, but the film is full of energy, music, and color. The 1890... read more leave a comment
Year: 1952
Rated NR

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Cast
Clifton Webb: John Philip Sousa
Debra Paget: Lily
Robert Wagner: Willie
Ruth Hussey: Jennie
Finlay Currie: Col. Randolph
Benay Venuta: Mme. Bernsdorff-Mueller

 

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