Burton Lane
The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000
Paulette Attie reprises Lane's resume. Hollywood in the 1930s offered better opportunities for composers and song writers. Frank Lesser was hired by Paramount through Lane's efforts. His work with many lyricists in Yip Harburg and the influence George Gershwin had on his work. The development of a style. Finians Rainbow. Trying to find stories that lend themselves to musicals. His association with Alan J. Lerner. Writing for singers. The movie, Strickly Dynamite and his appearance in the film. He plays and sings On a Clear Day on the piano.
WNYC archives id: 92299
