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:
Michael Burrows papers
Papers, correspondence, publications.
Louise Steiner Elian papers
These papers document Elian's life and career as a harp soloist from the 1910s onward, her year as a musician in Hollywood studio orchestras (1926-1954), and significantly her marriage (1936-1946) to film composer Max Steiner. Also covered is Elian's concert career as a member of symphony orchestras and ballet companies as well as soloist appearing worldwide (1950-1986).
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 digital audio tape recording of This Is Cinerama
Recording on digital audio tape transferred in 1999 from original elements of Max Steiner's score for the film This Is Cinerama (1952).
Max Steiner sound recording from The Informer
Studio recording of compositions by Max Steiner from the RKO motion picture "The Informer" (1935). Also includes a CD copy of the recording.