Wednesday, January 10, 2007

The Music Behind The Mask

An enjoyable if extremely fictionalized biopic of silent screen legend Lon Chaney, 1957's Man of a Thousand Faces stars James Cagney in the main role as the man who became famous as The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, among others. Of course, this being the '50s, you also get a lot of sentimal schmaltz thrown in for good measure. The solid, old-fashioned Hollywood score comes from composer Frank Skinner, who certainly knew his way around a monster or two thanks to his work in the '40s on films like Son of Frankenstein, Man Made Monster and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, though the warmer style here is also similar to the work he was doing for Douglas Sirk around the same time on films like Imitation of Life and Magnificent Obsession.

26 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank You SO much for this one! Another underated film composer, who is very unreprepresented on LP and disc. Thank You, once again!

3:14 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Skinner was an extremely versatile composer with a devine gift for melody. He idolized Max Steiner and much of his technique is Steineresque, particularly his talent for interpolation and adaptation. Other wonderful Skinner scores are SABOTEUR, BACK STREET, HARVEY, WRITTEN ON THE WIND and TOWER OF LONDON. He was also the foremost arranger for bands and wrote several books on orchestration and composition. And, reportedly, he was an extremely nice and modest gentleman.

10:28 AM  
Blogger Hjalmar Poelzig said...

Posted this under your "Les Baxter Swings" post, but again: Will you be making available any more of the "isolated AIP scores" you mentioned you had in that thread? What are the other titles? Looking forward to getting those....and were any of them made available on the DVD releases?

3:32 AM  
Blogger 7 Black Notes said...

Hi,
Some of the other AIP scores posted here include The Last Man on Earth, Scream and Scream Again, Panic in Year Zero, plus the full LPs of Master of the World, Angel Angel Down We Go and Bloody Mama. More are forthcoming; haven't decided on which title to do next, but I have a great one from AIP's Filmways era I've been sitting on...

11:42 PM  
Blogger Hjalmar Poelzig said...

Well, post away! :-)

7:57 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is great! The only Skinner I'd heard was on that marco Polo release with "Son of Frankenstein" and "The Wolfman".
Thanks for sharing!

thingmaker

7:50 AM  
Blogger Maddie said...

Hi, I came across your site and wasn’t able to get an email address to contact you. Would you please consider adding a link to my website on your page. Please email me back.

Thanks!

Madison
maddie0147@gmail.com

6:34 PM  
Blogger Sophie Grace said...

This is important, though it's necessary to help you head over to it weblink: storiesig

11:51 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

According to an estimate almost 10,000 crores to 30,000 crores are betted on each match. The cricket betting industry in India as well as online cricket betting become popular. Click for details https://sketchfab.com/gumroad11

3:57 AM  
Blogger Online Games said...

Betting on your favorite team is also regarded as a way of showing your support since not everyone can enjoy watching the game live. Online cricket betting is also very convenient. Image winning real money from betting on your favorite cricket team! What is even better, all this can be done from the comfort of your bed.
https://www.joomlart.com/forums/u/cricket-betting

5:21 AM  
Blogger https://www.theartfulhomedomain.com/site/bestofbettingsites.com said...

Thank you for sharing this important information on your blog.
It was lovely.

https://www.eigolink.net/find/bestofbettingsites.com

https://www.eigolink.net/find/bestofbettingsites.com

2:33 AM  
Blogger Online Games said...

You've come to the right place if you're looking for the most successful online cricket betting website in India, and you're having trouble deciding which one is the best. We completely understand how difficult it can be to locate the best cricket betting places in India.
https://techpower.hatenablog.com/entry/2021/01/29/172151

9:47 AM  
Blogger Ashish Mehta said...

We enjoy sneaking around and gathering information on online cricket betting, cricket betting tips, cricket betting terminology, and many more coming your way. You can visit cricket betting india for knowing the latest news about online betting in India.
http://steroidai.lt.builis.serveriai.lt/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2118

9:06 AM  
Blogger Renu Yadav said...

With bonus winamax series, you can choose online sports betting which are most popular in India. Get tips and tricks to play online betting in India. We provide a system to get into the game and attempt your skills.
https://stumble.wtguru.com/2021/05/06/bonus-winamax-series/

11:15 PM  
Blogger Shubham Arora said...

Thanks for writing such an excellent article. I stumbled onto your blog and read a few post. I like your style of writing. Keep sharing informative post. https://engagedeals.in/betfred-nifty-fifty-results

5:42 AM  
Blogger Sean Martin said...

I'm happy to say that your post is very interesting to read. I never refrain myself from speaking about it. You're doing an excellent job. Thank you for bringing this blog to our attention. http://bioimagingcore.be/q2a/user/besttour

11:29 PM  
Blogger Ashish said...

Choosing the dafabat is of key significance when it comes to online cricket betting. A large sum of online cricket betting sites exists in India. You should always choose the dafabat for yourself. dafabat provides you with detailed guidelines for doing so.
https://help.orrs.de/user/MeghMallar123

5:28 AM  
Blogger Palak Arora said...

daman casino license are becoming the most significant way to practice betting and more people are joining online betting websites daily. These websites suit these online betters as they provide them with the best services.

Click here!

8:19 PM  
Blogger Palak Arora said...

DH Texas Poker Texas Holdem is one of the most well-known online betting platforms, providing you with the safest and most exciting online betting experience possible.

https://www.plurk.com/p/odd3tk

11:02 PM  
Blogger Divya Gupta said...

Great piece of article you have shared with all. Interested post making style and must want to appreciate your shared stuff. Keep sharing with us. https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1246073602610503680

6:33 AM  
Blogger Restaurants Menu and Guide said...

I'm happy to declare that your post is extremely interesting to read. I never stop myself from speaking about it. You're doing an excellent job. Thank you for bringing this blog to our attention. It's a fantastic blog post. Thank you for sharing this with us. getmore

11:31 PM  
Blogger N.S Kehal said...

Having a good knowledge of the taxation system for an accountant in Surrey BC is most important as it will ensure the best expert advice to the customers and on-time service delivery will be possible with us.
https://www.circleme.com/activities/4021412

4:54 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I'm pleased to say that your post was a pleasure to read. I'm never going to stop talking about it. You're doing a fantastic job. Thank you for drawing our notice to this blog. This is an excellent blog post. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. http://ttlink.com/bobalounge

1:06 AM  
Blogger Bizzrise said...

Choosing a contractor mortgage broker in London can be costly at first glance. But by choosing an experienced broker with a slight change in bank rate, you can save thousands of pounds over the years. But, you can find the cheapest mortgage by having a comprehensive comparison of the market products. Meantime, access to all lenders may be complicated and almost impossible for you.
https://awsmortgages.tumblr.com/post/655677226354966528/large-mortgage-brokers-for-contractors

5:15 AM  
Blogger N.S Kehal said...

We are proud to announce that our CPA firms Vancouver provide more than the expertise in technology you require they provide the top quality of financial accounting services as well as establish a lasting trusting relationship with you as your advisors of choice.
https://www.mapleprimes.com/users/kehalcpa

3:01 AM  
Blogger Ashish Mehta said...

The Two Piece Solar System Night Suit For Baby Girls. The T-Shirt features a round Neckline and Long Sleeves. The Trousers have an elasticated waist and Cuffed Hems.100 100 % cotton super soft fabric . Soft Wash. Wash Inside Out.
https://anthrilo1.tumblr.com/post/668203337520381952/baby-dresses-online-shopping

1:53 AM  

Post a Comment

<< Home