Victor Young

Victor Young

Born: August 8, 1900
Died: November 11, 1956
in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Victor Young (August 8, 1900 - November 10, 1956) was an American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor.

Movies for Victor Young...

Of Men and Music
Title: Of Men and Music
Character: Self
Released: February 14, 1951
Type: Movie
A documentary featuring musicians including Artur Rubinstein, Jan Peerce-Nadine Conner, and Jascha Heifetz.
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Music in the Sky
Title: Music in the Sky
Character: Orchestra Conductor
Released: December 10, 1945
Type: Movie
A film recreating a broadcast of the Westinghouse Radio Program starring John Charles Thomas and John Nesbitt. Program narrator was Gayne Whitman and musical director was Victor Young. The Ken Darby Chorus backed up the great American baritone.
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Hold That Tiger
Title: Hold That Tiger
Released: August 10, 1940
Type: Movie
Victor Young and his Orchestra play "Tiger Rag".
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Vogues of 1938
Title: Vogues of 1938
Character: Victor Young - Orchestra Leader
Released: August 18, 1937
Type: Movie
An early Technicolor musical that concentrates on the fashions of the late 1930s, this film was reissued under the title All This and Glamour Too. The top models of the era, including several who are advertising household products, are in the cast. The plot centers around a chic boutique, whose owner, George Curson (Warner Baxter), tries hard to please his customers while keeping peace with his unhappy wife. A wealthy young woman, Wendy Van Klettering (Joan Bennett), decides to take a job as a model at the fashion house, just to amuse herself, but her presence annoys Curson, who must put together the best possible show to compete with rival fashion houses at the Seven Arts Ball. The film includes several hit songs, including the Oscar-nominated "That Old Feeling" by Sammy Fain and Lew Brown.
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The Mysterious Lady
Title: The Mysterious Lady
Character: Scarpia in 'Tosca' (uncredited)
Released: August 4, 1928
Type: Movie
A beautiful Russian spy seduces an Austrian military officer in order to obtain secret plans. When she falls in love with him, both are placed in danger.