Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music

2021TV-14119 min

Max Steiner arrived in America as a penniless musician from Europe at the beginning of the last century. After a productive career on Broadway he headed west to Hollywood and introduced the musical underscore. He worked on over 300 films, including timeless classics such as Gone with the Wind, King Kong and Casablanca. He was nominated for over 24 Academy Awards and won three. His legacy lives on today through the many composers who followed in his footsteps.

Genres:Documentaries, Kids & Family

Director:Diana Friedberg

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Added to HBO Max:October 1, 2022