
George Gershwin
George Gershwin (born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), the songs "Swanee" (1919) and "Fascinating Rhythm" (1924), the jazz standards "Embraceable You" (1928) and "I Got Rhythm" (1930), and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935), which included the hit "Summertime".
Known For | Sound |
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Most Rating | 0.01 |
Birthday | 1898-09-26 |
Place of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
Also Known As | Jacob Gershowitz, Jacob Gershwine, Д. Гершвин, |

1990

Dance Crazy in Hollywood
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American dancer and choreographer Hermes Pan recalls his life and work as he relives the glorious history of the Hollywood musical.
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Dance Crazy in Hollywood

1950

The Golden Twenties
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Feature-length compilation of 1920s newsreel footage, with commentary about news, sports, lifestyles, and historical figures.
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The Golden Twenties

1975

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
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Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.
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