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Kennedy Russell

1883 – 1954

British composer of film scores

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About Kennedy Russell

Lived 1883 – 1954 (aged 70). Kennedy Russell was a British composer.

Kennedy Russell (15 September 1883 – 1 March 1954) was a British composer of film scores. He was employed by British National Films during the Second World War, and died aged 70 in 1954.

Filmography

Jimmy Boy (1935) Birds of a Feather (1936) Sunshine Ahead (1936) Men of Yesterday (1936) Hearts of Humanity (1936) The Song of the Road (1937) Talking Feet (1937) Riding High (1937) The Academy Decides (1937) Stepping Toes (1938) Secret Journey (1939) What Would You Do, Chums? (1939) Laugh It Off (1940) Old Mother Riley in Society (1940) Old Mother Riley in Business (1941) Crook's Tour (1941) Old Mother Riley's Ghosts (1941) Old Mother Riley's Circus (1941) The Common Touch (1941) Those Kids from Town (1942) Let the People Sing (1942) Salute John Citizen (1942) Asking for Trouble (1942) We'll Smile Again (1942) When We Are Married (1943) Old Mother Riley Detective (1943) Theatre Royal (1943) The Dummy Talks (1943) The Shipbuilders (1943) Dreaming (1944) Give Me the Stars (1945) Here Comes the Sun (1946) The Grand Escapade (1947) Nothing Venture (1948) The Dragon of Pendragon Castle (1950) The Second Mate (1950) Judgment Deferred (1952)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kennedy Russell?

British composer of film scores

When was Kennedy Russell born?

Kennedy Russell was born on 15 September 1883.

When did Kennedy Russell die?

Kennedy Russell died on 1 March 1954 in Barnet Urban District, England, Hertfordshire.

What was Kennedy Russell's occupation?

Kennedy Russell was a composer.

What nationality was Kennedy Russell?

Kennedy Russell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kennedy Russell

· Wikidata: Q27037218

· DBpedia: Kennedy Russell

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