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William Trytel

1894 – 1964

Dutch composer

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About William Trytel

Lived 1894 – 1964 (aged 69–70). William Trytel was a Dutch composer.

William Trytel (1894–1964), frequently credited as W. L. Trytel, was a Dutch-born composer. He settled in Britain where he became known for his film scores, notably at Twickenham Studios where he became director of music as well as sitting on the company's board.

Selected filmography The Outsider (1931) Captivation (1931) The Lodger (1932) Frail Women (1932) In a Monastery Garden (1932) Going Gay (1933) Whispering Tongues (1934) Bella Donna (1934) The Night Club Queen (1934) The Admiral's Secret (1934) Kentucky Minstrels (1934) Flood Tide (1934) Music Hall (1934) Blind Justice (1934) The Man Who Changed His Name (1934) Lily of Killarney (1934) The Broken Melody (1934) The Lad (1935) D'Ye Ken John Peel? (1935) Squibs (1935) Scrooge (1935) The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes (1935) The Morals of Marcus (1935) Inside the Room (1935) She Shall Have Music (1935) The Rocks of Valpre (1935) Street Song (1935) Spy of Napoleon (1936) Eliza Comes to Stay (1936) The Last Journey (1936) Death Croons the Blues (1937) Beauty and the Barge (1937) Dead Men Tell No Tales (1938) Undercover Girl (1958) Meet Maxwell Archer (1940) Lady from Lisbon (1942) Sabotage at Sea (1942) The Temptress (1949) Undercover Girl (1958)

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1964, Westminster
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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Trytel?

Dutch composer

When was William Trytel born?

William Trytel was born on 17 November 1894 in Amsterdam.

When did William Trytel die?

William Trytel died in 1964 in Westminster.

What was William Trytel's occupation?

William Trytel was a composer.

What nationality was William Trytel?

William Trytel was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Trytel

· Wikidata: Q19975340

· DBpedia: William Trytel

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