Robert Wright
American composer and lyricist (1914-2005)
Robert Craig Wright was an American composer-lyricist for Hollywood and the musical theatre, best known for the Broadway musical and musical film Kismet, for which he and his professional partner George Forrest adapted themes by Alexander Borodin and added lyrics. Kismet was one of several Wright and Forrest creations that was commissioned by impresario Edwin Lester for the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera. Song of Norway, Gypsy Lady, Magdalena, and their adaptation of The Great Waltz were also commissioned by Lester for the LACLO. The LACLO passed most of these productions to Broadway.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 6 films (1939–1977) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 1 other record (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Music In My Heart. | Joseph Santley | 8 reels | B&W | ||
| 1954 | Five Guns West. | Palo Alto Productions Inc. | 78 min. | 35mm | Color | sound |
| 1956 | Gun For A Coward. | Universal Pictures Co. Inc. | 88 min. | 35mm | Color | sound |
| 1957 | Quantez. | Universal Pictures Co. Inc. | 80 min. | 35mm | Color | sound |
| 1970 | Song Of Norway | ABC Pictures Corporation | 139 min | Color | sound | |
| 1977 | Kansas Folk Art & Individuals ▶ | Robert Wright | 29 min | 16mm |