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Franz Waxman

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Franz Waxman

Born December 24, 1906 · Königshütte, Upper Silesia, Germany [now Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland]

Died February 24, 1967 · aged 60

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Franz Waxman (né Wachsmann; 24 December 1906 – 24 February 1967) was a German and American composer of Jewish descent, known primarily for his work in the film music genre. His film scores include Bride of Frankenstein, Rebecca, Sunset Boulevard, A Place in the Sun, Stalag 17, Rear Window, Peyton Place, The Nun's Story, and Taras Bulba. He received twelve Aca…

Known For

RebeccaRebecca · 1940
Rebecca
★ 7.91940
MovieMysteryRomance
Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter. She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.
Rear WindowRear Window · 1954
Rear Window
★ 8.31954
MovieThrillerMystery
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
Sunset BoulevardSunset Boulevard · 1950
Sunset Boulevard
★ 8.31950
MovieDrama
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Bride of FrankensteinBride of Frankenstein · 1935
Bride of Frankenstein
★ 7.51935
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Henry Frankenstein falls under control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius, who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him.
SuspicionSuspicion · 1941
Suspicion
★ 7.11941
MovieMysteryRomance
A sheltered heiress falls for a charming playboy and elopes with him, but soon discovers his gambling vice and mounting debts. As his lies deepen and those around them meet mysterious ends, she begins to suspect that her husband’s affection may conceal a deadly motive—and that she could be his next victim.
To Have and Have NotTo Have and Have Not · 1945
To Have and Have Not
★ 7.41945
MovieAdventureRomance
A Martinique charter boat skipper gets mixed up with the underground French resistance operatives during WWII.
The Philadelphia StoryThe Philadelphia Story · 1940
The Philadelphia Story
★ 7.51940
MovieComedyRomance
When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · 1941
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
★ 6.51941
MovieDramaHorror
Dr. Jekyll believes good and evil exist in everyone and creates a potion that allows his evil side, Mr. Hyde, to come to the fore. He faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run amok.

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