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Burton Lane (1912-1997)

Born:
February 2, 1912

Died:
January 5, 1997

Biography from TheMovieDB

Burton Lane (né Levy; February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997) was an American composer and lyricist primarily known for his theatre and film scores. His most popular and successful works include "Finian's Rainbow" in 1947 and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" in 1965.

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Film Performances

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Film Production

Music:
1951  Royal Wedding
2007  Royal Wedding: June, Judy and Jane

Original Music Composer:
1938  Blond Cheat
1951  Royal Wedding
1955  Jupiter's Darling
1970  On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
2007  Royal Wedding: June, Judy and Jane

Songs:
1933  Dancing Lady
1934  Bottoms Up
1934  Kid Millions
1934  Palooka
1934  Strictly Dynamite
1935  Here Comes the Band
1935  Reckless
1936  College Holiday
1936  Hideaway Girl
1937  Artists & Models
1937  Her Husband Lies
1937  Wells Fargo
1938  Blond Cheat
1938  Cocoanut Grove
1938  College Swing
1938  Spawn of the North
1939  She Married a Cop
1939  Some Like It Hot
1940  Dancing on a Dime
1940  Seventeen
1941  Babes on Broadway
1941  Las Vegas Nights
1942  Panama Hattie
1942  Ship Ahoy
1943  Du Barry was a Lady
1944  Hollywood Canteen
1944  Rainbow Island
1948  Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
1951  Royal Wedding
1953  Give a Girl a Break
1955  Jupiter's Darling
1960  The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1968  Finian's Rainbow
1970  On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
1981  Perfectly Frank: Frank Loesser Revued
2007  Royal Wedding: June, Judy and Jane

Writer:
1933  Dancing Lady
1934  Bottoms Up
1934  Kid Millions
1934  Palooka
1934  Strictly Dynamite
1935  Here Comes the Band
1935  Reckless
1936  College Holiday
1936  Hideaway Girl
1937  Artists & Models
1937  Her Husband Lies
1937  Wells Fargo
1938  Blond Cheat
1938  Cocoanut Grove
1938  College Swing
1938  Spawn of the North
1939  She Married a Cop
1939  Some Like It Hot
1940  Dancing on a Dime
1940  Seventeen
1941  Babes on Broadway
1941  Las Vegas Nights
1942  Panama Hattie
1942  Ship Ahoy
1943  Du Barry was a Lady
1944  Hollywood Canteen
1944  Rainbow Island
1948  Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
1951  Royal Wedding
1953  Give a Girl a Break
1955  Jupiter's Darling
1957  Affair in Havana
1960  The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1968  Finian's Rainbow
1970  On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
1981  Perfectly Frank: Frank Loesser Revued
2007  Royal Wedding: June, Judy and Jane

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TV Performances

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TV Production

Original Music Composer:
1957  DuPont Show of the Month

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