Academy Award-winning composer (1894-1979) of over 140 film scores, including High Noon, Giant, and The Old Man and the Sea Partly-printed DS, eight pages, 8.5 x 13, August 1, 1946. Agreement between Dimitri Tiomkin and Liberty Films by which the composer is employed "as a musical director in connection with the motion picture now entitled 'It's a Wonderful Life.'" Neatly signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Tiomkin, and countersigned by a Liberty Films vice president. Stapled into its original blue folder. In fine condition. Accompanied by a salary card for his services on the film.
Renowned for his lush, emotive film scores, Dimitri Tiomkin was tapped to compose the music for Frank Capra's 1946 Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life. Enhancing its heartwarming and sentimental narrative, Tiomkin's score is celebrated for its ability to evoke deep emotions and complement the film's yuletide themes of hope, family, and redemption.
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