Heavenly Music

  • Frederick Brady: Ted Barry
  • Mary Elliott: Joy
  • Steven Geray: Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Fritz box: Niccolò Paganini
  • Lionel Royce: Pyotr Tchaikovsky
  • Eric Blore: Mr. Frisbie

Heavenly Music is an American short film from 1943, which was produced by MGM on a story by Reginald Le Borg.

Action

The composer, bandleader and singer Ted Barry stands before the gates of heaven. However, before he can enter into the heavenly hall of music, his work is examined by a committee, who will decide whether he is allowed to enter. To the Committee include the classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven, Richard Wagner, Johannes Brahms, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Franz Liszt, Frédéric Chopin, Paganini, Rimsky -Korsakov, Johann Strauss sr. and Johann Strauss jr.

The Hauptkritirium is that Barry's music is timeless as the classical works of composers. They do not believe that the currently popular music reached this standard. Barry gets 10 minutes for a composition. With the help of the angel Joy, a big fan of him, Barry composed the song Heavenly Music.

Awards

The film won the 1944 Oscar for Best Short Film ( 2 films).

Background

The premiere took place on 1 May 1943.

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