Alfréd Márkus (1883–1946) was a Hungarian composer noted for his operettas and film scores.[1] He was from a Jewish background and was involved with the National Hungarian Jewish Cultural Association. Towards the end of his life, he left Hungary for the United States where he died in 1946. He used the alias "Fred Markush" when publishing some of his songs.[2]
Alfréd Márkus | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 February 1883 |
| Died | New York City, United States 30 October 1946 |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Years active | 1933-1938 (film) |
Selected filmography
edit- Vica the Canoeist (1933)
- The Dream Car (1934)
- The Homely Girl (1935)
- Miss President (1935)
- An Affair of Honour (1937)
- All Men Are Crazy (1937)
References
edit- ^ Shepherd p.27
- ^ Hungary: 1840-1940 (PDF). J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians. March 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
Bibliography
edit- Shepherd, John. Continuum encyclopedia of popular music of the world, Volumes 3-7. Continuum, 2005.
External links
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