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 32 Collections and/or Records:
Max Steiner film music sketches and score of Tomorrow is Forever, 1945
This includes sketches of Max Steiner's composition for the International/RKO film "Tomorrow Is Forever." It also includes a composition of the song "Tomorrow Is Forever" from the film. Materials dated 1945.
Max Steiner film music sketches and scores of Dive Bomber, 1941
This includes sketches of Max Steiner's compositions for the Warner Bros. film "Dive Bomber." It also includes a published composition of the song "We Watch the Skyways" from the film. Materials dated 1941
Max Steiner film music sketches and scores of Four Daughters, 1938
This includes pencil sketches of Max Steiner's compositions for the Warner Bros. film "Four Daughters" alongside two published compositions for the film ("Mickeys's Theme" by Max Rabinowitsh and "Rhapsody" by Heinz Roemheld). Materials dated 1938.
Max Steiner film music sketches and scores of Helen of Troy, 1956
This includes conductor scores and sketches of Max Steiner's compositions for the Warner Bros. film "Helen of Troy." It also includes a published composition of the song "Theme from Helen of Troy" from the film. Materials dated 1956.
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 and scores of My Reputation, 1945-1946
This includes sketches of Max Steiner's compositions for the Warner Bros. film "My Reputation." It also includes a published composition of the song "While You Were Away" which was published a year prior to the release of the film. Materials dated 1945-1946.
Max Steiner film music sketches and scores of Now, Voyager, 1942
This includes sketches of Max Steiner's compositions for the Warner Bros. film "Now, Voyager." It also includes a published composition of the song "It Can't Be Wrong" from the film. Materials dated 1942.
Max Steiner film music sketches and scores of Saratoga Tank, 1944-1946
This includes sketches of Max Steiner's compositions for the Warner Bros. film "Saratoga Tank." It also includes two published compositions of songs which were created prior to the release of the film: "As Long As I Live" and "Goin' Home." Materials dated 1944-1946.
Max Steiner Music Society collection of publications, 1932-2009
Contains publications, including journals, magazines, books, articles, and booklets. Most publications engage with the topic of Max Steiner and his film composition work. Dated 1932 to 2009.
Max Steiner personal papers, 1880-1973
Contains documentation pertaining to Max Steiner and his family's lives. Included documentation include biographies on Steiner, correspondence from Steiner's family, financial documents, and condolences that were given in Max Steiner's funeral. Materials dated 1880-1973.