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Herbert Pope Stothart (September 11, 1885 – February 1, 1949) was an American songwriter, arranger, conductor, and composer. He was nominated for twelve Academy Awards and won Best Original Score for The Wizard of Oz.
Herbert Stothart. Composer: The Wizard of Oz. Of Scottish and German ancestry, Herbert Stothart was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1885. At first, he was slated for a career as a teacher of history. However, he became enamored with music while singing in a school choir, and again, later, while attending the University of Wisconsin.
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May 5, 2010 · Although his style of scoring is rather lightly dismissed by some critics in comparison to that of some later MGM composers and orchestrators, Hebert Stothart's (1885-1949) adaptation and...
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Herbert Stothart. Composer: The Wizard of Oz. Of Scottish and German ancestry, Herbert Stothart was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1885. At first, he was slated for a career as a teacher of history. However, he became enamored with music while singing in a school choir, and again, later, while attending the University of Wisconsin.
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- February 1, 1949
"I Wanna Be Loved by You" is a song written by Herbert Stothart and Harry Ruby, with lyrics by Bert Kalmar, for the 1928 musical Good Boy. It was first performed on September 5, 1928 by Helen Kane, who was the inspiration for the cartoon character Betty Boop.
Learn about the history and music of the 1939 film Northwest Passage, based on Kenneth Roberts's novel about Major Robert Rogers and his rangers. Herbert Stothart composed the score, which was praised by critics and influenced by Americana and patriotic themes.
Herbert Stothart was an Academy Award-winning musician who composed music for many classic films, including The Wizard of Oz, Mrs. Miniver, and The Human Comedy. Explore his filmography, ratings, reviews, and more on Rotten Tomatoes.
