Burton Lane
Personal Info
Known for
Sound
Gender
Male
Birthday
1912-02-02
Day of Death
1997-01-05 (84 years old)
Burton Lane
Biography
Burton Lane (né Levy; February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997) was an American composer and lyricist primarily known for his theatre and film scores. His most popular and successful works include "Finian's Rainbow" in 1947 and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" in 1965.
Known For
Acting
(2004)
Judy Garland: By Myself
as Self - Composer (archive sound)
(1991)
The Fred Astaire Songbook
as Self
(1934)
Strictly Dynamite
as Lupe's Accompanist (uncredited)
(1930)
Hell's Angels
as Bit Role (uncredited)
Crew
(2007)
(1981)
(1970)
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Songs, Original Music Composer
(1968)
Finian's Rainbow
Songs
(1960)
(1957)
Affair in Havana
Writer
(1955)
Jupiter's Darling
Original Music Composer, Songs
(1953)
Give a Girl a Break
Songs
(1951)
Royal Wedding
Songs, Music
(1948)
(1944)
Rainbow Island
Songs
(1944)
Hollywood Canteen
Songs
(1943)
Du Barry Was a Lady
Songs
(1942)
Ship Ahoy
Songs
(1942)
Panama Hattie
Songs
(1941)
Las Vegas Nights
Songs
(1941)
Babes on Broadway
Songs
(1940)
Dancing on a Dime
Songs
(1940)
Seventeen
Songs
(1939)
Some Like It Hot
Songs
(1939)
She Married a Cop
Songs
(1938)
College Swing
Songs
(1938)
Cocoanut Grove
Songs
(1938)
Spawn of the North
Songs
(1938)
Blond Cheat
Original Music Composer
(1937)
Wells Fargo
Songs
(1937)
Artists & Models
Songs
(1937)
Her Husband Lies
Songs
(1936)
Hideaway Girl
Songs
(1936)
College Holiday
Songs
(1935)
Reckless
Songs
(1935)
Here Comes the Band
Songs
(1934)
Palooka
Songs
(1934)
Bottoms Up
Songs
(1934)
Strictly Dynamite
Songs
(1934)
Kid Millions
Songs
(1933)
Dancing Lady
Songs