Phil Ohman
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Phil Ohman was an American
film composer and pianist.
Fillmore Wellington Ohman was born in New Britain, Connecticut
in 1896. He is remembered as being one half of one of the pre-eminent piano duos in the 1922-1932, paired with Victor Arden
(who was born Lew Fuiks). They were the pit pianists in many of George Gershwin
's musicals, and recorded hundreds of piano rolls and records. Starting in about 1927, they developed a large studio orchestra and their records were quite popular.
Compositions include:
Ohman died in Santa Monica, California
in 1954.
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film composer and pianist.
Fillmore Wellington Ohman was born in New Britain, Connecticut
New Britain, Connecticut
New Britain is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is located approximately 9 miles southwest of Hartford. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 71,254....
in 1896. He is remembered as being one half of one of the pre-eminent piano duos in the 1922-1932, paired with Victor Arden
Victor Arden
Victor Arden was the stage name for an American pianist named Lewis John Fuiks who was best known as the piano duo partner of and co-orchestra leader with Phil Ohman from 1922 to 1932....
(who was born Lew Fuiks). They were the pit pianists in many of George Gershwin
George Gershwin
George Gershwin was an American composer and pianist. Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known...
's musicals, and recorded hundreds of piano rolls and records. Starting in about 1927, they developed a large studio orchestra and their records were quite popular.
Compositions include:
- Million Dollar WeekendMillion Dollar WeekendMillion Dollar Weekend is a 1948 American film directed by, and starring, Gene Raymond.- Cast :*Gene Raymond as Nicholas Lawrence*Osa Massen as Cynthia Strong*Francis Lederer as Alan Marker*Robert Warwick as Dave Dietrich*Patricia Shay as Sally...
(1948) - Dick Tracy vs. CueballDick Tracy vs. CueballDick Tracy vs. Cueball is a 1946 film starring Morgan Conway as Dick Tracy. It is the second part of the Dick Tracy quadrilogy.-Plot summary:...
(1946) - The Roundup (1941)
- Captain CautionCaptain CautionCaptain Caution is a 1940 American adventure film directed by Richard Wallace. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Sound Recording .-Cast:* Victor Mature as Daniel 'Dan' Marvin* Louise Platt as Corunna Dorman...
(1940) - The Renegade Trail (1939)
Ohman died in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, US. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is surrounded on three sides by the city of Los Angeles — Pacific Palisades on the northwest, Brentwood on the north, West Los Angeles on the northeast, Mar Vista on the east, and...
in 1954.