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Louis Levy (20 November 1894 – 18 August 1957) was an English film composer and music director, who worked in particular on Alfred Hitchcock and Will Hay films. He was born in London and died in Slough, Berkshire.
As a child Louis Levy played the violin, beginning with a toy violin that his father bought him at the age of seven. He later became the pupil of Guido Papini but due to his parents' limited means, ended his studies with Papini and began a period of self-study. This led to him gaining a scholarship at the London College of Music. Papini refused to allow Levy to study under anyone else, so resumed his tuition, this time free of charge.
He started his career in 1910 arranging and performing music for silent films. In 1916 he became musical director for the New Gallery Cinema in London. In 1921, he went to the Shepherd’s Bush Pavilion as Music Chief and is credited with being the first to develop the theme song in movies.
At the beginning of talkies, he joined the Gaumont British studios at Shepherd’s Bush, where he became the head of the music department for all Gainsborough Pictures productions from 1933 onwards. The rich sounds emanating from his large orchestra are all the more impressive when one realises that electrical sound industry was barely ten years old. He worked in particular on Alfred Hitchcock and Will Hay films.
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Levy was a prominent musical director in British films and on radio, where he introduced his popular "Music From The Movies" series. This is one of several late 1930s orchestral medleys that he recorded, having previously released a series of dance records for Regal Zonophone as The Gaumont-British Dance Band. Open & close: March Of The Movies (Gaumont British Newsreel theme) We Saw The Sea (Follow The Fleet) Would You? (San Francisco) Top Hat, White Tie and Tails (Top Hat) My Heart And I (Anything Goes) Broadway Rhythm (Broadway Melody Of 1936) Where Are You? (Top Of The Town) September In The Rain (Melody For Two) Thanks A Million (Thanks A Million) Lovely Lady (King Of Burlesque) I Saw A Ship A-Sailing (traditional) Disc courtesy of The Rick Colom Collection, digital restoration by B...
Woody Allen's fictional 'Prof. Louis Levy' from the film, 'Crimes and Misdemeanors' (1989), speaking on the subject of love.
LOUIS LEVY and The GAUMONT BRITISH SYMPHONY play their Selection from the film "MELODY FOR TWO". Jose O'Neill Melody For Two - Vocal sung by Janet Lind September In The Rain - Vocal sung by Gerry Fitzgerald Louis Levy was the musical director for Gaumont British films at the time of this recording and was presenting his highly popular "Music From The Movies" BBC programmes. He recorded many film selections for both Columbia and HMV, and this is a fine example of his work. Much of the credit must go to Peter Yorke, who arranged these selections and used the large orchestra to superb effect. "September In The Rain" is a classic song and a particular favourite of mine, as is the lesser remembered "Melody For Two". Although my favourite versions of them are by the Jack Hylton Orchestra, the...
Few records of the 1930s are more lavish than those of Louis Levy's orchestra. As a musical director for the Gaumont British film studios, he had an orchestra of seventy players at his disposal. His recordings are well worth looking out for. The arrangements are really bright and lively, as you can hear from this recording. Vocals are by Janet Lind and Edward Molloy. "The Great Ziegfeld", a wonderful and elaborate MGM musical starred William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer, Frank Morgan, Fanny Brice, Virginia Bruce, Reginald Owen and Ray Bolger. The widow of Florenz Ziegfield, the lovely Billie Burke, experienced something very few people ever do. She saw herself on screen, being played by another actress. She can be seen together with Myrna Loy and William Powell at the 5:35 mark. The...
Surprisingly swinging recording by the Levy band.
Ted Levy, award winning, choreographer & tap dancer performs at 2 Tony Award Show, in Japan & the Delacorte Theatre He is seen with Gregory Hines, Sammy Davis Jr., Savion Glover, Jimmy Slide & many others.
A glorious arrangement of "Swing High, Swing Low", making other versions look pale in comparison. From the movie of the same name, starring Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray and Dorothy Lamour. Vocal refrain by Janet Lind. Recorded in May, 1937.
Louis Levy and his Gaumont British Symphony play their Music From The Movies - Medley Part 1: Music from the Movies -- March Celebratin' When You've Got A little Springtime In Your Heart -- vocal by Janet Lind Say the Word and It's Yours Part 2: She Shall Have Music A Little Dash of Dublin -- vocal by Edward Molloy Over My Shoulder Music from the Movies -- March Originally recorded for the Columbia label in 1936, this 78rpm record -- out of copyright for over quarter of a century - has been remastered by this user.
The York College Big Band under the direction of Tom Tzlabinger play "My Favorite Things" while the great Ted Louis Levy dances at a performance of Chapman Robert's Black Stars of the Great White Way. The performance took place at Queensborough Community College Performing Arts Center on February 17th 2013.
Recorded 1939. From an original record in my collection
A popular Noel Gay composition of which there were nine British dance band versions. From Louis L:evy's first recording session on 3rd November 1934. It was to be the final recording of Harry Bentley who had proved himself a popular singer over the five previous years. He died early the following year.
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March. And His Gaumont British Symphony. Made in England, 1937. Flipside: Music From The Movies.
March. And His Gaumont British Symphony. Made in England, 1937. Flipside: Empire Builders.
BRITISH FILM SONGS OF THE 1930s -Reel 2 Played by the Great British Bands and Orchestras of the era. 1. OVER MY SHOULDER from the film “Evergreen” JOE LOSS AND HIS BAND with vocal chorus by Harry Case Recorded in London on Friday 31st August 1934 2. NOW I UNDERSTAND from the film “Oh! Daddy” THE GAUMONT-BRITISH DANCE BAND conducted by LOUIS LEVY with vocal by Sam Browne Recorded in London on Thursday 13th December 1934 3. THE VALPARAISO from the film “Dance Band” CHARLES “BUDDY” ROGERS AND HIS BAND with vocal by Buddy Rogers Recorded in London on Saturday 9th February 1935 4. LOOK UP AND LAUGH the film “Look Up And Laugh” SYDNEY LIPTON & HIS GROSVENOR HOUSE BAND with vocal by Recorded in London on Saturday 14th September 1935 5. THERE ISN’T ANY LIMIT TO MY LOVE from the film “This’l...
The Eyes of the World are On You by Louis Levy from the album The Great British Dance Bands Released 2006-05-29 on Past Perfect Download on Amazon: hhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0039WPQ4G?ie=UTF8&tag;=finetunesne08-21 Download on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Various+Artists+The+Great+British+Dance+Bands&c;=music&PAffiliateID;=100l3VM © Past Perfect Limited ℗ Download CD on Amazon: hhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0039WPQ4G?ie=UTF8&tag;=finetunesne08-21 Buy CD on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00007L9S3 Download CD on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Various+Artists+The+Great+British+Dance+Bands&c;=music&PAffiliateID;=100l3VM Buy CD from Past Perfect: http://www.pastperfect.com/Detail.aspx?itemid=20
EP24: The Reverend Bob Levy featuring Louis "Twitchels" Centanni The one and only Reverend Bob Levy is in the house tonight with his colleague and close friend, Tourettes Spokesman, Louis Centanni . These guys come to us straight from recording the Artie Lange Podcast earlier today. Bob and Louis tackle podcasts, radio, Howard Stern, Tourette’s Syndrome, and creative focus. #CREATIVE FOCUS … do you have it? http://www.pbrpodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/user/PizzaBeerRevolution/videos https://www.facebook.com/pbrpodcast https://www.patreon.com/pizzabeerrevolution https://twitter.com/PBRpod https://mobile.twitter.com/mpullano https://twitter.com/theDerekD https://mobile.twitter.com/dennistheintern https://instagram.com/pbrpod/ https://instagram.com/mpullano/ https://ins...
Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock was nicknamed the "Master of Suspense" for employing a kind of psychological suspense in his films, producing a distinct viewer experience. He's most famous for his voyeuristic style, twist endings, and cameo appearances in his films. Born in London on August 13, 1899, Alfred Hitchcock worked for a short time in engineering before entering the film industry in 1920. He left for Hollywood in 1939, where his first American film, Rebecca, won an Academy Award for best picture. Hitchcock created more than 50 films, including the classics Rear Window, The 39 Steps and Psycho. Nicknamed the "Master of Suspense," Hitchcock received the AFI's Life Achievement Award in 1979. He died in 1980. “I never said all actors are cattle; what I said was all actors should be trea...
Following letters from Uninteresting people i here play some classical records - and following my re - build of the original soundbox i am able to oblige "Paris Lied" from "Schone Helene" (Offenbach) Max Lichtegg Decca K 1979 "Legende Du Sauge" Sung by Luciene Fugere Col D 15119 "The Lion & Albert" Spoken by Stanley Holloway Columbia DX 353 "Three Ha'pence a Foot" Stanley Holloway Columbia DX 353 "Cole Porter medley" Louis Levy & his Orchestra Decca read more Here at the Only English language Gramophone forum in the World http://gramophone-collecting.co.uk/forum/index.php
Louis CK and Rich Vos are in studio to celebrate Jimmy's birthday. Jim Florentine, Bob Levy and Colin Quinn call in. Jill Nicolini and the CW11 crew stop by to give Jim his cake. The XM show begins with Sabbra Cadabra already there. Michael K. Williams from "The Wire" calls. Then finally the grand finale. Legendary one hit wonder and show wrecker Chubby Checker stops by for a surprise visit. Louie is annoyed by how self-obsessed Chubby is. Some chick gives Jimmy a lap dance and Godfrey adds nothing but an annoying laugh. (7/18/08)
Various Artists - The Great British Dance Bands Released 2006-05-29 on Past Perfect Download on Amazon: hhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0039WPQ4G?ie=UTF8&tag;=finetunesne08-21 Buy CD on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00007L9S3 Download on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Various+Artists+The+Great+British+Dance+Bands&c;=music&PAffiliateID;=100l3VM Buy CD from Past Perfect: http://www.pastperfect.com/Detail.aspx?itemid=20 1. 00:00:00 Jack Hylton Did You Mean It? 2. 00:02:59 Ambrose & His Orchestra I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan 3. 00:06:04 Henry Hall Got to Dance My Way to Heaven (Foxtrot) (Foxtrot) 4. 00:08:43 Joe Loss You Go To My Head 5. 00:11:48 Brian Lawrance One In a Million 6. 00:14:18 Roy Fox I've Got Beginners Luck 7. 00:17:04 Carroll Gibbons From Th...
Cinematheque - Classic Movies Channel SUCSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel A new movie every week! Alfred Hitchcock | Young and Innocent Young and Innocent (American title: The Girl Was Young) is a 1937 British crime thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Nova Pilbeam and Derrick De Marney.[1] Based on the 1936 novel A Shilling for Candles by Josephine Tey, the film is about a young man on the run from a murder charge who enlists the help of a woman who must put herself at risk for his cause. It is notable for an elaborately staged crane shot Hitchcock devised towards the end of the film, which identifies the real murderer. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock Produced by Edward Black Written by Gerald Savory (dialogue) Alma Reville (continuity) Screenplay by Charles Bennett Edwi...
An ophthalmologist's mistress threatens to reveal their affair to his wife, while a married documentary filmmaker is infatuated by another woman. Martin Landau, Woody Allen, Bill Bernstein
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