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   Anton Karl Karas (7 July 1906 – 10 January 1985) was an Austrian zither player and composer, best known for his internationally famous 1948 soundtrack to Carol Reed's The Third Man. His association with the film came about as a result of a chance meeting with its director.

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   Dec 7, 2016 · Anton Karas - Der Dritte Mann (The Third Man) Harry Lime Theme (HQ Audio) The original version in the movie was Anton Karas playing solo but this version with additional instruments was...

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   Apr 6, 2011 · The Third Man - Anton Karas. Pianola & Jazzy Stuff. 6.27K subscribers. 27K. 4M views 13 years ago. Anton Karas, Original Sound Track ...more.

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   Jun 13, 2019 · "The Third Man" Theme (Karas) by Anton KarasAmong the very biggest of 1950 (11 weeks atop the best-seller charts), this iconic zither solo, also known as "Th...

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7. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-1985/01/10-mnAnton Karas, 'Third Man'Theme Composer, Dies - Los Angeles Times

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   Jan 10, 1985 · Anton Karas, the Viennese zither player who composed the haunting Harry Lime theme for the classic 1940s film “The Third Man,” died today at the age of 78.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Third_ManThe Third Man - Wikipedia

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   The atmospheric use of black-and-white expressionist cinematography by Robert Krasker, harsh lighting, and subtle "Dutch angle" camera technique are major features of The Third Man, combined with the theme music by Anton Karas, bombed-out locations, and acclaimed performances from the cast.

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   Who was Anton Karas?

   • Anton was born illegitimate at Marchfeldstraße 17, Brigittenau, Vienna to Theresia Streckel. He was later legitimized by her marriage to a factory worker, Karl Josef Karas. One of five children, Anton Karas was already keen on music as a child. He wanted to become a bandleader, which was impossible because of his family's financial situation.

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   Who is Karas in 'the third man'?

   • Karas, an unheralded musician in a Vienna wine tavern, was discovered by British director Carol Reed, who came here just after World War II to direct Orson Welles in “The Third Man.” Reed, desperately searching for a theme tune for his villain Harry Lime, chanced on the tavern in Vienna’s Grinzing wine-growing district.

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   Why did Anton Karas want to become a bandleader?

   • One of five children, Anton Karas was already keen on music as a child. He wanted to become a bandleader, which was impossible because of his family's financial situation. He was allowed to learn to play an instrument, as were his two brothers and two sisters.

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   How did Karas change his life?

   • His association with the film came about as a result of a chance meeting with its director. The success of the film and the enduring popularity of its theme song changed Karas' life.

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   What language does Karas speak?

   • Karas spoke only German, which no one in Reed's party spoke, but fellow customers translated Reed's offer to the musician that he compose and perform the soundtrack for The Third Man. Karas was reluctant since it meant traveling to England, but he finally accepted.

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   Why did Reed ask Karas if he wrote the music?

   • Struck by the simple zither melodies, Reed asked a stunned Karas if he would compose the music for the film. Karas protested, saying he had never actually written music. As Karas later told the story, the director insisted and invited Karas to England. The Austrian became homesick and asked to return.

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10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Third_Man_ThemeThe Third Man Theme - Wikipedia

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    "The Third Man Theme" (also written "3rd Man Theme" and known as "The Harry Lime Theme") is an instrumental written and performed by Anton Karas for the soundtrack to the 1949 film The Third Man.