I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America (1992)
The story of Kurt Weill 's relationship with the American popular theatre. During his years in exile on Broadway, the composer of Mack the Knife and The Alabama Song, who personified decadent Berlin, found a new life in New York, creating such standards as September Song and Speak Low. Director Barrie Gavin describes the film as "the history of an artist ... struggling to write music which could have real meaning for the society he had just joined." Weill is remembered by the conductor Maurice Abravanel and the actor Burgess Meredith and there are extracts from several of his works.
Director: Barrie Gavin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 31, 1992
Cast
- Dennis Marks - Narrator
- Maurice Abravanel - Guest
- Burgess Meredith - Guest
- Lys Symonette - Guest
- Judy Kaye - Singer
- Kevin Angerson - Singer
- Franc D'Ambrosio - Singer
- Daniele Narducci - Singer
- Michael Scarborough - Singer
- Julie Cooke - Dancer
Screenplay
- Langston Hughes (Lyricist)
- Walt Whitman (Lyricist)
- Oscar Hammerstein II (Lyricist)
- Alan Jay Lerner (Lyricist)
- Kim H. Kowalke
Music: Kurt Weill
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Barrie Gavin
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America about?
- The story of Kurt Weill 's relationship with the American popular theatre. During his years in exile on Broadway, the composer of Mack the Knife and The Alabama Song, who personified decadent Berlin, found a new life in New York, creating such standards as September Song and Speak Low. Director Barrie Gavin describes the film as "the history of an artist ... struggling to write music which could have real meaning for the society he had just joined." Weill is remembered by the conductor Maurice Abravanel and the actor Burgess Meredith and there are extracts from several of his works.
- Who directed I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America?
- I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America was directed by Barrie Gavin.
- Who stars in I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America?
- I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America stars Dennis Marks, Maurice Abravanel, Burgess Meredith, Lys Symonette, Judy Kaye, Kevin Angerson.
- How long is I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America?
- I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America?
- I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America is a Documentary film.
- Where was I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America produced?
- I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America was produced in United Kingdom.