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 76-100 of 298 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-78166	10-in.	10/11/1933	Our big love scene	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Luther	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-78271	10-in.	10/25/1933	After sundown	Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-78569	10-in.	11/22/1933	Cinderella's fella	Hotel McAlpin Orchestra ; Sam Robbins	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-78803	10-in.	11/27/1933	Our big love scene	Reggie Childs ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra ; Don Howard	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-78805	10-in.	11/27/1933	After sundown	Reggie Childs ; Duke Durbin ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-78895	10-in.	12/22/1933	Temptation	Bill Scotti Orchestra ; Lee Sullivan	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	PBS-79236	10-in.	6/6/1934	All I do is dream of you	Gene Austin	Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet	lyricist
Victor	BS-80484	10-in.	5/1/1934	Hot choc'late soldiers	Campus Trio ; Edgewater Beach Hotel Orchestra ; Harry Sosnick	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	lyricist
Victor	BS-80505	10-in.	5/8/1934	All I do is dream of you	Fritz Heilbron ; Jan Garber Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-82341	10-in.	4/23/1934	All I do is dream of you	Angelo Ferdinando ; Hotel Great Northern Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-83181	10-in.	7/16/1934	A new moon is over my shoulder	Isham Jones Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-83182	10-in.	7/16/1934	From now on	Isham Jones Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-83304	10-in.	6/13/1934	Love songs of the Nile	Marimba Pan-Americana	Marimba band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-83396	10-in.	7/18/1934	From now on	Central Park Casino Orchestra ; Ernie Holst	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-92289	10-in.	6/19/1935	Broadway rhythm	Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-92294	10-in.	6/19/1935	On a Sunday afternoon	Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-92452	10-in.	7/24/1935	I've got a feelin' you're foolin'	Angelo Ferdinando ; Hotel Great Northern Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-92455	10-in.	7/24/1935	You are my lucky star	Angelo Ferdinando ; Hotel Great Northern Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-92567	10-in.	7/5/1935	You are my lucky star	Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-92568	10-in.	7/5/1935	I've got a feelin' you're foolin'	Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-92594	10-in.	7/10/1935	China seas	Bob Lawrence ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-95379	10-in.	10/11/1935	You are my lucky star	Eleanor Powell ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band and tap dancing	lyricist
Victor	BS-95380	10-in.	10/11/1935	I've got a feelin' you're foolin'	Eleanor Powell ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band and tap dancing	lyricist
Victor	BS-95533	10-in.	10/19/1935	Broadway rhythm	California Ramblers ; Eddie Lloyd	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-98102	10-in.	11/7/1935	Alone	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Cliff Weston	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist

(Results 76-100 of 298 records)

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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.