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 1009 Collections and/or Records:
"Bank Robber", 1945-08-17
Interviews and correspondence with Ken Darby and Hugo Friedhofer.
"Bank Robbery - Phil Bardo, Arthur Clinton", 1945-06-01
Interviews and correspondence with Ken Darby and Hugo Friedhofer.
"Bargain Day", 1964-03-23
Interviews and correspondence with Ken Darby and Hugo Friedhofer.
Beany and Cecil
Interviews and correspondence with Ken Darby and Hugo Friedhofer.
Beany and Cecil Theme
Interviews and correspondence with Ken Darby and Hugo Friedhofer.
"Behind the Lines - Surprise Ending", 1945-07-29
Interviews and correspondence with Ken Darby and Hugo Friedhofer.
Benevelot Corpse , 1947-09-05
Interviews and correspondence with Ken Darby and Hugo Friedhofer.
"Berkeley Square", 1949 March 3
Interviews and correspondence with Ken Darby and Hugo Friedhofer.
Between You and I
Interviews and correspondence with Ken Darby and Hugo Friedhofer.
Big Guy, 1948-05-14
Interviews and correspondence with Ken Darby and Hugo Friedhofer.