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José Iturbi

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José Iturbi

Born November 28, 1895 · Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain

Died June 28, 1980 · aged 84

Temperamental, volatile Spanish-born pianist and conductor whose life and career were varied and often controversial. Born in Valencia, he was a child prodigy, giving piano recitals by the age of seven and supplementing the family income by playing for up to 14 hours daily at a silent cinema theatre. He was an honours graduate from the Conservatoire de Musique in Paris, and, by the age of 24, occu…

Known For

Anchors AweighAnchors Aweigh · 1945
Anchors Aweigh
★ 6.81945
MovieMusicComedy
Two sailors on shore leave head out for four days of partying – only to become involved in the affairs of an aspiring singer and her precocious nephew.
Thousands CheerThousands Cheer · 1943
Thousands Cheer
★ 6.41943
MovieComedyRomance
Acrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones, the colonel's pretty daughter. Their romance hits a few snags, including disapproval from her father. Eddie's also plagued by fear of having an accident during his family's trapeze act in the army variety show, which also features a gallery of MGM stars.
Two Girls and a SailorTwo Girls and a Sailor · 1944
Two Girls and a Sailor
★ 5.81944
MovieMusicComedy
A sailor helps two sisters start up a service canteen. The sailor soon becomes taken with gorgeous sister Jean, unaware that her sibling Patsy is also in love with him.
Twenty Years AfterTwenty Years After · 1944
Twenty Years After
★ 8.01944
MovieDocumentary
This short celebrates the 20th anniversary of MGM. Segments are shown from several early hits, then from a number of 1944 releases.
Music for MillionsMusic for Millions · 1944
Music for Millions
★ 6.71944
MovieComedyDrama
Six-year-old "Mike" goes to live with her pregnant older sister, Babs, who plays string bass in José Iturbi's orchestra. And the orchestra is rapidly turning completely female, what with the draft. As the orchestra travels around the country, Babs' fellow orchestra members intercept and hide her War Office telegram to protect the baby.
Diego SilangDiego Silang · 1951
Diego Silang
★ 7.01951
MovieHistoryAction
This movie captures the core and colorful saga of the famous Ilocano hero Diego Silang.
Holiday in MexicoHoliday in Mexico · 1946
Holiday in Mexico
★ 6.71946
MovieMusicComedy
Christine Evans, the fifteen-year-old daughter of the widowed American ambassador to Mexico Jeffrey Evans, believes that she is no longer a young girl and that she has fully matured into adulthood. Eager to make her mark in the sophisticated world of foreign diplomats living in Mexico, Christine appoints herself as organizer of her father's social activities and takes over the planning of a big garden party he will be hosting. Because he loves his daughter,
Song of My HeartSong of My Heart · 1948
Song of My Heart
★ 7.01948
MovieDramaMusic
The portrait of Russian composer Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky focuses on his failed love affair.

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