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George Gershwin

George Gershwin

Born: September 26, 1898
Died: July 11, 1937
in New York City, New York
George Gershwin (born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), the songs "Swanee" (1919) and "Fascinating Rhythm" (1924), the jazz standards "Embraceable You" (1928) and "I Got Rhythm" (1930), and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935), which included the hit "Summertime".

Movies for George Gershwin...

Dance Crazy in Hollywood
Title: Dance Crazy in Hollywood
Character: Self - Composer (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1990
Type: Movie
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American dancer and choreographer Hermes Pan recalls his life and work as he relives the glorious history of the Hollywood musical.
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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Title: Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 6, 1975
Type: Movie
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Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.
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The Golden Twenties
Title: The Golden Twenties
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 8, 1950
Type: Movie
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Feature-length compilation of 1920s newsreel footage, with commentary about news, sports, lifestyles, and historical figures.
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