Schumann, Walter - Discography of American Historical Recordings

Walter Schumann (October 8, 1913 – August 21, 1958) was an American composer for film, television, and the theater. His notable works include the score for The Night of the Hunter and the Dragnet Theme. (The Dragnet theme was lifted, inadvertently according to Schumann, from Miklós Rózsa's score from the 1946 film The Killers.)

Birth and Death Data: Born October 8, 1913 (New York City), Died August 21st, 1958 (Minneapolis)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1940

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	PBS-036158	10-in.	4/28/1939	Melancholy mood	Kenny Baker ; Nathaniel Finston	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Victor	PBS-036294	10-in.	6/22/1939	Melancholy mood	Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Helen Forrest	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-041536	10-in.	8/10/1939	Melancholy mood	Delta Rhythm Band ; Claire Martin ; Bob Zurke	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-056139	10-in.	9/18/1940	There was a little girl	Mitchell Ayres ; Fashions-in-Music ; Mary Ann Mercer ; Tommy Taylor	Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet and vocal ensemble	composer

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