album · December 18, 1958
Some Came Running – Original Film Score
Finrow RecordsSee this day
classicaljazz
The score for Vincente Minnelli's 1958 melodrama "Some Came Running" showcases Bernstein's versatility, blending jazz idioms with traditional orchestral techniques to underscore the film's emotional turmoil.
- The film "Some Came Running" was directed by Vincente Minnelli and starred Shirley MacLaine, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra.
- Bernstein's score was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Score at the 1959 Oscars.
- The original soundtrack album was released by MGM Records, not Finrow Records as stated in the prompt.
Elmer Bernstein was an American composer known for his film scores, particularly in the Western and epic genres. At the time of "Some Came Running," he was a rising star in Hollywood, having recently scored "The Ten Commandments."
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