Marni Nixon scores 1949-1984

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Marni Nixon scores 1949-1984

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Marni Nixon, talented singer and performer in her own right, is the singing voice behind many Hollywood stars. The collection includes scores for pieces sung by Marni Nixon. Not included are any of the songs from her motion picture dubbing work.

.6 lf.; 3 boxes

The New York Public Library. Music Division.

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Nixon, Marni

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Marni Nixon, known as the singing voice of the stars, is best known for her dubbing work in motion pictures. Born in California, she is an accomplished singer who has sung opera and classical music as well as appearing on Broadway. Her dubbing credits include the singing voice of Maria in West Side Story for Natalie Wood, the singing voice of Anna in The King and I for Deborah Kerr and the singing voice of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady for Audrey Hepburn. Nixon has also appeared i...