
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
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
Otto Lang
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Lang
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Piano Quartette
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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.
