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Marvin Hatley

Marvin Hatley is known for The Music Box (1932), Way Out West (1937), Block-Heads (1938).

Biography

Thomas Marvin Hatley professionally known simply as Marvin Hatley, was an American film composer and musical director, best known for his work for the Hal Roach studio from 1929 until 1940.

Hatley wrote many of the musical cues appearing in the Our Gang, Laurel and Hardy, and Charley Chase films. His most memorable composition is "Dance of the Cuckoos"(also known as "Ku-Ku", or "The Cookoo Song"), which serves as Laurel and Hardy's theme song. He was also the "player piano" (performing off-screen) in The Music Box (1932). His work in Laurel and Hardy's films Way Out West and Block-Heads earned him nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Questions about Marvin Hatley

How many Marvin Hatley films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 17 films with Marvin Hatley, from 1930 to 1974.

What is the best rated Marvin Hatley film?

The best rated Marvin Hatley film in the catalogue is The Music Box (1932), rated 7.5.

What was the first Marvin Hatley film?

The first Marvin Hatley film in the catalogue is Brats, from 1930.

Who has Marvin Hatley worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Marvin Hatley shares the most credits with Hal Roach (8 films), James Parrott (7 films) and Oliver Hardy (7 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

24 films — 17 in the catalogue

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