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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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Herbert Stothart was a prolific and versatile composer for musical theatre and film, best known for his Oscar-winning score for The Wizard of Oz. He worked exclusively for MGM from 1929 to 1949, and also wrote songs, operettas and orchestral pieces.
- September 11, 1885
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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.
Oct 22, 2005 · Herbert Stothart II was the son of the composer of The Wizard of Oz and a professor of art history. He died in 2005 and is survived by his four daughters and his sister.
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.
Herbert Stothart was an American composer, arranger, and conductor who worked at MGM Studios from 1929 to 1947. He won an Oscar for The Wizard of Oz and composed music for many other classic films, such as Mutiny on the Bounty, Mrs. Miniver, and Rose-Marie.
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