Steiner, Max, 1888-1971
Dates
- Existence: 1888 - 1971
Biographical History
Max Steiner (1888-1971) was an Austrian-American film music composer.
Maximilian Raoul Walter Steiner was born May 10, 1888 in Austria. Max married three times. He was most well-known for his musical compositions for movies; his best-known score is Gone With the Wind. He graduated from the Austria Imperial Academy of Music at the age of thirteen, completing an eight-year program in just one year. During his life, he won three Oscars for his musical scores. Max Steiner died on December 28, 1971.
Citation:
Max Steiner Music Society news letter, autumn 1976: p. 2 (Max Steiner, Dean of film music)OCLC, 11/19/84 (hdg.: Steiner, Max, 1888-1971)
New Grove (Steiner, Max(imilian Raoul Walter); b. May 10, 1888, Vienna, d. Dec. 28, 1971, Hollywood; American composer of Austrian birth)
Buy a kiss, 1933 (Max R. Steiner)
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Louise Steiner Elian assorted papers, undated
The series is a compilation of personal papers such as photographs, letters, programs, music, Max Steiner's baptismal certificate, and Ronald Steiner's baby books.
Louise Steiner Elian home movies, undated
The series is comprised of home movies in various formats such as Beta, VHS, and 8mm.
Louise Steiner Elian phonographs, undated
The series consists of phonograph recordings of Elian singing as well as assorted other musical pieces.
Louise Steiner Elian restoration prints of home movies, undated
The series contains restoration prints from several home movies which do not appear elsewhere in the collection.
Max Steiner awards papers, 1901-1975
Contains awards not only for Max Steiner's awards as a composer, but also of his relatives. Included awards are Golden Globe awards, Academy Awards, awards from the Venice Film Festival, and a BYU Presidential Club Plaque. Materials dated 1901-1975.
Max Steiner music collection, 1903-1947
Collection of general music Max Steiner gathered over the years as a composer. This includes both published and unpublished foreign music, published and unpublished music from the United States (including a collection of film compositions dating between 1923-1947), and source files including the song "Menuett" by Haydn. Materials dated 1903-1947.
Max Steiner photographs, approximately 1880-1975
Photographs pertaining to the life of composer Max Steiner. The date of production of these photographs are not identified.
Max Steiner scrapbooks, 1930-1953
Contains three scrapbooks on Max Steiner's life. Materials dated 1930-1953.