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Disappearance of Glenn Miller

Title
Disappearance of Glenn Miller
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1990
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Duration
00:02:29
Description
A look back at jazz musician Glenn Miller’s mysterious disappearance after his plane crashed in December 1944. Speakers include: author Martin Bowman; a 60 year-old Connie Richards, whose photographer friend also disappeared strangely and whom she was told by the authorities had never existed. Includes short excerpts of Miller’s music. Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
Glenn Miller; Martin Bowman; Connie Richards
Keywords
Air accidents; Musicians; Missing persons; Espionage; Second World War (1939-1945); Jazz; Glenn Miller

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