Arthur Freed

Arthur Freed (September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973) was an American lyricist and Hollywood film producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice, in 1951 for An American in Paris and in 1958 for Gigi. Both films were musicals, and both were directed by Vincente Minnelli. In addition, he produced and was also a co-lyricist for the film Singin' in the Rain.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 9, 1894 (Charleston), Died April 12, 1973 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 276-298 of 298 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	DB197	10-in.	5/2/1929	You were meant for me	Melville Gideon	Male vocal solo, with piano	lyricist
Brunswick	DB198	10-in.	5/22/1929	Broadway melody	Melville Gideon	Male vocal solo, with piano	lyricist
Brunswick	B19498	10-in.	6/30/1936	I cried for you	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Brunswick	B21117	10-in.	5/11/1937	Sun showers	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Brunswick	B21118	10-in.	5/11/1937	Yours and mine	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Edison	8815	10-in.	1/10/1923	Peggy dear	Al Burt Dance Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Edison	8925	10-in.	4/14/1923	After every party	Hilo Serenaders	Vocal and instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Edison	9419	10-in.	3/13/1924	Cover me with kisses	Meadowbrook Dance Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer
Edison	19104	10-in.	3/15/1929	You were meant for me	Melville Morris ; Piccadilly Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet	lyricist
Edison	19122	10-in.	3/25/1929	Broadway melody	Al Friedman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	lyricist
Edison	19244	10-in.	6/7/1929	Singin' in the rain	B. A. Rolfe Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Edison	19281	10-in.	7/5/1929	Singin' in the rain	B. A. Rolfe Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Edison	19296	10-in.	7/16/1929	Singin' in the rain	B. A. Rolfe Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Edison	19327	10-in.	7/30/1929	The wedding of the painted doll	The New Yorkers	Male vocal quintet, with orchestra	lyricist
Edison	N-795	10-in.	3/15/1929	You were meant for me	Melville Morris ; Piccadilly Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet	lyricist
Edison	N-813	10-in.	3/25/1929	Broadway melody	Al Friedman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	lyricist
Edison	N-949	10-in.	6/7/1929	Singin' in the rain	B. A. Rolfe Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Edison	N-1004	10-in.	7/5/1929	Singin' in the rain	B. A. Rolfe Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Edison	N-1020	10-in.	7/16/1929	Singin' in the rain	B. A. Rolfe Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Edison	N-1051	10-in.	7/31/1929	The wedding of the painted doll	The New Yorkers [Edison vocal group]	Male vocal quintet, with orchestra	lyricist
Edison	N-1163	10-in.	9/26/1929	Pagan love song	Walter Scanlan ; Warren Yates	Pipe organ solo, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Gennett	15175	10-in.	6/8/1929	The wedding of the painted doll	William Stoess and his Miami Ramblers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6433	10-in.	November 1937	I'm feelin' like a million	Josephine Baker	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Freed, Arthur," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104711.

Freed, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104711.

"Freed, Arthur." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.