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Leith Stevens (September 13, 1909 – July 23, 1970) was an American music composer and conductor of radio and film scores. Early life and education [ edit ] Leith Stevens was born in Mount Moriah, Missouri , [1] He was a child prodigy pianist who accompanied operatic vocalist and early audio recording artist Madame Schumann-Heink .
Leith Stevens was never as well known among film aficionados as his contemporaries Alfred Newman or Bernard Herrmann, but he was among the first wave of successful American-born film composers and carved out a special place for himself in two particular genres. Born in Mount Moriah, MO, in 1909, he was raised in Kansas City and revealed himself ...
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- January 1, 1970
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Leith Stevens. Composer: The War of the Worlds. Leith Stevens was born on 13 September 1909 in Mount Moriah, Missouri, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for The War of the Worlds (1953), Destination Moon (1950) and Julie (1956). He was married to Mary McCoy and Elizabeth Stevens. He died on 23 July 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- September 13, 1909
- July 23, 1970
Jul 24, 1970 · HOLLYWOOD, July 23 (UPI) —Leith Stevens, director of television music at Paramount Studios, collapsed and died of a heart attack at his office to clay after learning that his wife. Elizabeth ...
Leith Stevens. Composer: The War of the Worlds. Leith Stevens was born on 13 September 1909 in Mount Moriah, Missouri, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for The War of the Worlds (1953), Destination Moon (1950) and Julie (1956).
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- Mount Moriah, Missouri, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography. Leith Stevens built up his entertainment career by putting his musical skills to use in the world of Hollywood. Stevens began his entertainment career with his music featured in films like the musical "Night Song" (1947) with Dana Andrews, the dramatic adaptation "All My Sons" (1948) with Edward G Robinson and "Larceny" (1948).
Film and television composer Leith Stevens remains best known for his score to the Marlon Brando classic The Wild One. Born in Mount Moriah, Missouri on September 13, 1909, Stevens was a child prodigy…
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