Tag: Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini: Moon River, The Pink Panther & the Sound of Mid-Century Hollywood

A few notes from a tenor saxophone begin to creep forward. The rhythm is quiet, cool, and slightly suspicious. Within seconds, there is no mistaking the tune: somewhere nearby, the Pink Panther must be sneaking into trouble. Another melody creates an entirely different world. “Moon River” drifts gently along, romantic and wistful, sounding almost impossibly …

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Selected Classics: Charade (1963)

In this caper, Regina Lampert (Audrey Hepburn) and Peter Joshua (Cary Grant) become intertwined in mystery and romance after meeting each other on a ski holiday in the French Alps. After returning to Paris, Lampert learns that her husband has been murdered, and that he was involved in a theft. Now Regina is being pursued by …

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