William Axt
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Axt (April 19, 1888 – February 13, 1959) was an American composer of nearly two hundred film scores. Born in New York City, Axt graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in The Bronx and studied at the National Conservatory of Music of America. He served as an assistant conductor for the Hammerstein Grand Opera Company and was the musical director for the Capitol Theatre in Manhattan before joining the music department at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1919. He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Chicago in 1922.
Known for
SoundBirthday
April 19, 1888Deathday
February 13, 1959Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
137Place of birth
New York City, New York, USAAlso known as
Dr. William AxtCrew credits
Blondie of the Follies
Original Music ComposerHide-Out
MusicThe Big Parade
MusicBen-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Original Music ComposerWest of Zanzibar
Original Music ComposerPenthouse
Original Music ComposerBroadway to Hollywood
MusicOur Dancing Daughters
Original Music ComposerMidnight Mary
Original Music ComposerThe Secret of Madame Blanche
Original Music ComposerTell No Tales
MusicThe Wind
MusicThree Godfathers
Original Music ComposerWoman Wanted
MusicPitcairn Island Today
MusicThe Woman Racket
MusicThe Masks of the Devil
MusicNavy Blues
MusicWhere East Is East
MusicThree Loves Has Nancy
MusicThe Single Standard
Music