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“Down The River Of Golden Dreams”
Provided Music for Several Laurel & Hardy Films
SHILKRET, Nathaniel (1889-1982). Composer, conductor, clarinetist and pianist. In 1923 he conducted in John Philip Sousa’s Band. Provided the music for several Laurel & Hardy films and was music director for a number of Walter Lantz Productions. Musical Director of RKO & MGM Studios. He produced over 400 compositions and over 200 motion pictures he was involved in producing. One of the most influential musicians of the first half of the 20th century. A musical genuis. Shilkret has penned four bars of music and written the lyrics to his famous song “Down The River Of Golden Dreams”, measures 4”x9” and in excellent condition. Inscribed, signed and dated: “July 4, 1942”........................ $350.00
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