Schumann, Walter, 1913-1958

Walter Schumann (1913-1958) was a self taught musician. Schumann was music director of the Armed Forces Radio Service and the United States Air Force during World War II. In 1942, he conducted the music for Irving Berlin's "This is the Army." He was also music director for various films, records and television programs. In 1955, he wrote the musical score for "Three for Tonight", which starred Harry Belafonte, Marge and Gower Champion, and the Voices of Walter Schumann. Other songs and instrumental works include "Melancholy Morn", "I Walk Alone", "There Was a Little Girl", "It's Dream Time", and "Lonesome Gal". His scores for films include "The Night of the Hunter" and Disney's "Sleeping Beauty". Schumann also scored the music for the popular "Dragnet" television and radio series (1949-1959).

From the description of Walter Schumann papers, 1949-1959. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 163872802