Victor Young

Victor Young

Sound
1900-08-08
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Victor Young (August 8, 1900 - November 10, 1956) was an American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor.

Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles

#1The Country Girl

Movie - 1954, 2h 15m as Conductor (uncredited)

7.0 / 10
Drama

An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, yet his alcoholism may prevent that from happening.

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#2Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938

Movie - 1937, 2h 15m as Victor Young - Orchestra Leader

5.5 / 10
ComedyRomanceMusic

An early Technicolor musical that concentrates on the fashions of the late 1930s, this film was reissued under the title All This and Glamour Too. The top models of the era, including several who are advertising household products, are in the cast. The plot centers around a chic boutique, whose owner, George Curson (Warner Baxter), tries hard to please his customers while keeping peace with his unhappy wife. A wealthy young woman, Wendy Van Klettering (Joan Bennett), decides to take a job as a model at the fashion house, just to amuse herself, but her presence annoys Curson, who must put together the best possible show to compete with rival fashion houses at the Seven Arts Ball. The film includes several hit songs, including the Oscar-nominated "That Old Feeling" by Sammy Fain and Lew Brown.

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#3The Mysterious Lady

Movie - 1928, 2h 15m as Scarpia in 'Tosca' (uncredited)

7.3 / 10
AdventureDrama

A beautiful Russian spy seduces an Austrian military officer in order to obtain secret plans. When she falls in love with him, both are placed in danger.

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#4Of Men and Music

Movie - 1951, 2h 15m as Self

7.0 / 10
MusicDocumentary

A documentary featuring musicians including Artur Rubinstein, Jan Peerce-Nadine Conner, and Jascha Heifetz.

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#5Hold That Tiger

Movie - 1940, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

6.0 / 10

Victor Young and his Orchestra play "Tiger Rag".

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