
Bronislau Kaper
- Known for
- Sound
- Born
- February 5, 1902
- Died
- April 26, 1983 (aged 81)
- Birthplace
- Warsaw, Poland
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bronisław Kaper ([brɔniswaf ˈkapɛr], February 5, 1902 – April 26, 1983) was a Polish film composer who scored films and musical theater in Germany, France, and the USA. The American immigration authorities misspelled his name as Bronislau Kaper. He was also variously credited as Bronislaw Kaper, Bronislaw Kapper, Benjamin Kapper, and Edward Kane. Kaper is now perhaps best remembered as the composer of the jazz standards "On Green Dolphin Street" (lyrics by Ned Washington) and "Invitation" (lyrics by Paul Francis Webster) which were originally the respective title tracks for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's films Green Dolphin Street (1947) and Invitation (1952). He also scored the MGM film musical Lili (1953) for which he received the Academy Award for Best Original Score, MGM's 1962 remake of Mutiny on the Bounty, and the TV series The F.B.I. (1965–1974).
Known For
Filmography

The Salzburg Connection
Movie · Original Music Composer

A Flea in Her Ear
Movie · Original Music Composer

Counterpoint
Movie · Original Music Composer

Tobruk
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Way West
Movie · Original Music Composer

Cosa Nostra, Arch Enemy of the FBI
Movie · Original Music Composer

Lord Jim
Movie · Original Music Composer

Kisses for My President
Movie · Original Music Composer

Mutiny on the Bounty
Movie · Original Music Composer

Two Loves
Movie · Original Music Composer

Ada
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Angel Wore Red
Movie · Music

BUtterfield 8
Movie · Original Music Composer

Home from the Hill
Movie · Original Music Composer

Green Mansions
Movie · Original Music Composer, Music Editor

The Scapegoat
Movie · Original Music Composer

Auntie Mame
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Brothers Karamazov
Movie · Original Music Composer

Don't Go Near the Water
Movie · Original Music Composer

Jet Pilot
Movie · Original Music Composer

Somebody Up There Likes Me
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Swan
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Power and the Prize
Movie · Music

Forever, Darling
Movie · Original Music Composer

Quentin Durward
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Glass Slipper
Movie · Music, Songs

The Prodigal
Movie · Original Music Composer

Them!
Movie · Original Music Composer

Her Twelve Men
Movie · Music

Saadia
Movie · Music

The Naked Spur
Movie · Original Music Composer

Ride, Vaquero!
Movie · Original Music Composer

Lili
Movie · Original Music Composer

Invitation
Movie · Original Music Composer

Shadow in the Sky
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Wild North
Movie · Original Music Composer

Mr. Imperium
Movie · Music

Three Guys Named Mike
Movie · Original Music Composer

Grounds for Marriage
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Red Badge of Courage
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Movie · Music

Spy Hunt
Movie · Music

Key to the City
Movie · Original Music Composer

A Life of Her Own
Movie · Original Music Composer

To Please a Lady
Movie · Original Music Composer

Kim
Movie · Original Music Composer

Act of Violence
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Great Sinner
Movie · Original Music Composer

Malaya
Movie · Original Music Composer

That Forsyte Woman
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Secret Garden
Movie · Original Music Composer

That Midnight Kiss
Movie · Songs

The Secret Land
Movie · Music

Homecoming
Movie · Original Music Composer

Cynthia
Movie · Original Music Composer

Green Dolphin Street
Movie · Music

High Wall
Movie · Original Music Composer

Three Wise Fools
Movie · Original Music Composer

Courage of Lassie
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Stranger
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Secret Heart
Movie · Original Music Composer

Without Love
Movie · Original Music Composer

Our Vines Have Tender Grapes
Movie · Original Music Composer

Bewitched
Movie · Original Music Composer

Nob Hill
Movie · Songs

The Heavenly Body
Movie · Original Music Composer

Mrs. Parkington
Movie · Music

Gaslight
Movie · Original Music Composer

Maisie Goes to Reno
Movie · Original Music Composer

Marriage Is a Private Affair
Movie · Original Music Composer

Slightly Dangerous
Movie · Original Music Composer

Keeper of the Flame
Movie · Original Music Composer

Bataan
Movie · Original Music Composer

Above Suspicion
Movie · Original Music Composer

Crossroads
Movie · Original Music Composer

Fingers at the Window
Movie · Original Music Composer

White Cargo
Movie · Original Music Composer

Nazi Agent
Movie · Music

Somewhere I'll Find You
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Affairs of Martha
Movie · Music

Rage in Heaven
Movie · Original Music Composer

A Woman's Face
Movie · Original Music Composer

Johnny Eager
Movie · Original Music Composer

Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
Movie · Original Music Composer

When Ladies Meet
Movie · Music

I'll Wait for You
Movie · Music

Blonde Inspiration
Movie · Original Music Composer

Whistling in the Dark
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Chocolate Soldier
Movie · Original Music Composer

Two-Faced Woman
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Mortal Storm
Movie · Original Music Composer

Comrade X
Movie · Original Music Composer

Dulcy
Movie · Original Music Composer

The Captain is a Lady
Movie · Original Music Composer

I Take This Woman
Movie · Original Music Composer

We Who Are Young
Movie · Original Music Composer

A Day at the Races
Movie · Songs

Three Smart Girls
Movie · Songs

Trouble for Two
Movie · Music

Escapade
Movie · Music

A Man Has Been Stolen
Movie · Music

Madame Wants No Children
Movie · Original Music Composer

Her Majesty Love
Movie · Original Music Composer

Child, I'm Happy on Your Coming
Movie · Original Music Composer

Adventure on the Lido
Movie · Original Music Composer

A Mad Idea
Movie · Music

A Shot at Dawn
Movie · Music

The Two from South Express
Movie · Music

Alraune
Movie · Original Music Composer