Hugo Friedhofer
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Hugo Wilhelm Friedhofer was an American composer and cellist, known for his film scores. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for The Best Years of Our Lives, out of nine total nominations.
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The Best Years of Our Lives
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The Best Years of Our Lives is a 1946 American epic drama film directed by William Wyler and starring Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo and Harold Russell. The film
Hugo Friedhofer
…May 3, 1901 – May 17, 1981) was an American composer and cellist, known for his film scores. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), out of nine total nominations. Hugo Wilhelm Friedhofer was born in San Francisco, California, United States. His father, Paul, was a cellist…
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Standing (left to right): Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright; seated at piano: Hoagy Carmichael
Director Wyler and cinematographer Toland used deep focus to keep Fred visible in the phone booth in the far background of the frame.