Burton Lane

Burton Lane

Known for

Music and sound

Born

February 2, 1912

Died

January 5, 1997 (aged 84)

Biography

Burton Lane (né Levy; February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997) was an American composer and lyricist primarily known for his theatre and film scores. His most popular and successful works include "Finian's Rainbow" in 1947 and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" in 1965.

Best known work

Royal Wedding
Royal Wedding
1951
Hell's Angels
Hell's Angels
1930
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
1970
Finian's Rainbow
Finian's Rainbow
1968
Dancing Lady
Dancing Lady
1933
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1960
Hollywood Canteen
Hollywood Canteen
1944
Great Performances
Great Performances
1971
Babes on Broadway
Babes on Broadway
1941
Du Barry Was a Lady
Du Barry Was a Lady
1943

Filmography

  1. 2007

    Royal Wedding: June, Judy and Jane

    Music

  2. 2004

    Judy Garland: By Myself

    as Self - Composer (archive sound)

  3. 1991

  4. 1981

  5. 1971

    Great PerformancesTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  6. 1970

    On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

    Songs, Original Music Composer

  7. 1968

  8. 1960

  9. 1957

  10. 1957

    DuPont Show of the MonthTV

    Original Music Composer

  11. 1955

    Jupiter's Darling

    Original Music Composer, Songs

  12. 1953

  13. 1951

    Royal Wedding

    Songs, Music

  14. 1948

  15. 1944

  16. 1944

  17. 1943

  18. 1942

  19. 1942

  20. 1941

  21. 1941

  22. 1940

  23. 1940

  24. 1939

  25. 1939

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