Going to the Movies
The Silver Screen & The Great White Way is a comprehensive list of all the works created by Leo Robin from nearly 200 movies and a great many Broadway shows, as well as television programs among other works. To access a select list of the films with the most acclaimed songs, historical significance and interesting details, click here: Favorite Music Films.
| SONGS | THE WORKS | CO-WRITERS |
|---|---|---|
| "Dear Susie Sapple" (aka "Susie Sapple") | Souls at Sea | Ralph Rainger (M) |
| "Hymn" | Souls at Sea | Ralph Rainger (M) |
| "Polka Time" | Souls at Sea | Ralph Rainger (M) |
| "Susie Sapple" (aka "Dear Susie Sapple") | Souls at Sea | Ralph Rainger (M); G. N. Terry (Piano Score on EP only) |
| "Tippety-Witchet" | Souls at Sea | Ralph Rainger (M) |
| Souls at Sea |
The 26th Academy Awards at the Pantages Theatre (1954)
Leo Robin was nominated for Ten Best Song Academy Awards including, in 1953, for “My Flaming Heart” that was featured in Small Town Girl. In 1938, he won the Oscar for “Thanks for the Memory.” For a complete list of awards and honors, click here: Awards & Honors.
Premiere of “Morocco” starring Marlene Dietrich and Gary Cooper at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
Night view shows theater lights and throngs of fans packing the streets for blocks around Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Publicity of Hollywood premiers usually brought stars and other distinguished visitors to magnificent events such as the one seen here. To access a select list of the films with the most acclaimed songs, historical significance and interesting details, click here: Favorite Music Films.