- All-Star Cast: In addition to Jimmy Stewart appearing as the title character, the film features appearances from famous jazz musicians including Louis Armstrong, Gene Krupa and Barney Bigard.
- Dawson Casting: While the real Glenn Miller disappeared at the age of 40, Jimmy Stewart was 46 years old at the time of the film's release.
- Fake American: Portsmouth-born British-American actress Kathleen Lockhart appears as Glenn Miller's mother, Mattie.
- Late Export for You: The film's North American Blu-ray release came four years after the German release.
- Talent Double:
- Glenn Miller's solos were played by the late jazz trombonists Joe Yukl and Murray McEachern.
- Nino Tempo's clarinet solos were recorded by the real Wilbur Schwartz.
- Those Two Actors: Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson appeared together in two other films.
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