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Charles Previn

Born 11 January 1888 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA · Died 21 September 1973

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Charles Previn (January 11, 1888 - September 21, 1973) was an American film composer who was highly active at Universal in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. Before going to Hollywood, Previn had arranged music for over 100 Broadway productions. Previn was born in Brooklyn. He was the great-uncle of German-born composer, pianist, conductor André Previn and TV and film director Steve Previn (brothers). He graduated from Brooklyn High School and obtained a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 1910. He obtained a master's degree from New York College of Music.

Known for

The Wolf Man
Winchester '73
House of Frankenstein
The Ghost of Frankenstein
The Bank Dick
The Mummy's Tomb
The Mummy's Ghost
The Mummy's Curse
Hold That Ghost
The Black Castle
Who Done It?
The Black Cat
The Black Castle
Winchester '73
That Midnight Kiss
The Jungle Captive
The Mummy's Ghost
The Mummy's Curse
House of Frankenstein
Song of the Open Road
It Ain't Hay
Captive Wild Woman
The Mummy's Tomb
Ride 'Em Cowboy
Who Done It?
The Ghost of Frankenstein
Get Hep to Love
The Black Cat
Hold That Ghost
Riders of Death Valley
Horror Island
The Wolf Man
The Bank Dick
Three Smart Girls Grow Up
First Love
Society Smugglers
Mad About Music
The Rage of Paris
State Police
Night Key
The Mighty Treve
One Hundred Men and a Girl
Postal Inspector
Four Days Wonder
The Luckiest Girl in the World
Charles Previn · Midrow