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 6 Collections and/or Records:
Max Steiner film music sketch and score of Little Women, 1933-1934
This includes a sketch of Max Steiner's composition for the RKO film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women." It also includes a published composition of the song "Josephine" from the film. Materials dated 1933-1934.
Max Steiner film music sketch of Love and Learn, 1947
This includes a pencil sketch of Max Steiner's composition for the Warner Bros. film "Love and Learn." Materials dated 1947.
Max Steiner film music sketches and scores of King Kong, 1933
This includes sketches of Max Steiner's compositions for the RKO film "King Kong." It also includes a published composition of the song "King Kong" from the film. Materials dated 1933.
Max Steiner film music sketches of Dark Victory, 1939
This includes sketches of Max Steiner's compositions from the Warner Bros. film "Dark Victory." Materials dated 1939.
Max Steiner film music sketches of White Banners, 1938
This includes sketches of Max Steiner's composition for the Warner Bros. film "White Banners." Materials dated 1938.
Max Steiner film music sketches, scores, and recordings, 1930-1965
Contains pencil sketches and recordings of various compositions created by Max Steiner including films such as the 1944 film version of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," the film adaptation of Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead," and "Gone With the Wind." Materials dated 1930-1965.