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The First Piano Quartette

Synopsis

The First Piano Quartette is a 1954 short documentary film directed by Otto Lang. It shows the First Piano Quartette composed of Adan Garner, Edward Edson, Frank Mittler and Glauco D'Attilli as they play Lecuona's "Malaguena," Debussy's "Clair de Lune," and John Phillip Sousa's "The Stars and Stripes Forever." The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.

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First Piano Quartet

Type: Featurette • Published 2011-08-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 4, 1954

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Otto Lang
Original Title
The First Piano Quartette
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
10m
Production Studios
20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Otto Lang

Department Leadership Roster

Otto Lang

Otto Lang

Director

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What is The First Piano Quartette about?

The First Piano Quartette is a 1954 short documentary film directed by Otto Lang. It shows the First Piano Quartette composed of Adan Garner, Edward Edson, Frank Mittler and Glauco D'Attilli as they play Lecuona's "Malaguena," Debussy's "Clair de Lune," and John Phillip Sousa's "The Stars and Stripes Forever." The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.

Who directed The First Piano Quartette?

The First Piano Quartette was directed by Otto Lang.

Who stars in The First Piano Quartette?

The principal cast of The First Piano Quartette includes Not specified.

When was The First Piano Quartette released and how long is it?

The First Piano Quartette was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 10m.