Child Stars
A selection of music for films led by actors not yet in or out of their teens, prompted by the release of Artemis Fowl with a new score by Patrick Doyle.
Matthew Sweet features a selection of music for films that have been led by actors not yet in or out of their teens. From the likes of Jackie Coogan, Shirley Temple, Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, to more recent stars such as Jodie Foster, Daniel Radcliffe and Asa Butterfield. The programme is prompted by the release this week, to streaming services, of Artemis Fowl, Disney’s new young adult fantasy based on the novels by author Eoin Colfe. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, it has a new score by Patrick Doyle, and stars 15 year old Ferdia Shaw.
The programme features music from ‘What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?, ‘Finding Neverland’, ‘The Kid’, ‘Bright Eyes’, ‘Captains Courageous’, ‘Babes In Arms’, ‘Hunted’, ‘Willie Wonka And The Chocolate Factory’, ‘The Parent Trap’, ‘Pollyanna’, ‘Taxi Driver’, ‘Miss Peregrine’s ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ for Peculiar Children’, ‘Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone’ as well as music from Patrick Doyle’s new score. The Classic Score of the Week is Miklos Rosza’s music for the 1940 ‘Thief Of Baghdad’ starring Sabu.
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    ![]()  Bette Davis & Debbie BurtonWhatever Happened to Baby Jane? - DRG Records.
 
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    ![]()  Jan A.P.KaczmarekFinding Neverland (2004) Forgotten Overture Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Nick Ingman.- Decca.
 
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    ![]()  Charlie ChaplinThe Kid (1921) Theme Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Carl Davis.- SILVA SCREEN.
 
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    ![]()  Richard A. WhitingBright Eyes (1934) Good Ship Lollipop Singer: Shirley Temple.- Music For Pleasure ‎.
 
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    ![]()  Franz WaxmanCaptains Courageous (1937) Suite Music Arranger: Christopher Palmer. Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: David Firman.- RPO.
 
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    ![]()  Nacio Herb BrownBabes in Arms (1939) Good Morning Singer: Judy Garland. Singer: Micky Rooney.- JSP RECORDS.
 
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    ![]()  Hubert CliffordHunted (1952) Suite Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ronald Corp.- DUTTON.
 
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    ![]()  John WilliamsHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) Hedwig's Theme Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Williams.- Warner Sunset Records.
 
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    ![]()  Leslie BricusseWilly Wonka And the Chocolate Factory (1971) Oompa Loompa Song Composer: Anthony Newley. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Walter Scharf.- Paramount Records.
 
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    ![]()  Miklós RózsaThe Thief of Baghdad (1949) Suite; Overture and The Market at Basra Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.- CHANDOS.
 
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    ![]()  Alan SilvestriThe Parent Trap (1998) Hallie Breaks The News Orchestra: Hollywood Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Alan Silvestri.- Hollywood Records.
 
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    ![]()  Paul SmithPollyanna (1960) Pollyanna's Song Singer: Hayley Mills.- Music For Pleasure.
 
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    ![]()  Bernard HerrmannTaxi Driver (1976) Main Title Performer: Studio Orchestra conducted by Composer.- Arista.
 
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    ![]()  Michael HighamMiss Peregrine's ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ for Peculiar Children (2016) The Augusta Composer: Matthew Margeson. Conductor: Tim Davies. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- La-La Land Records ‎.
 
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    ![]()  John WilliamsHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) Prologue Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Williams.- Warner Sunset Records.
 
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    ![]()  Patrick DoyleArtemis Fowl (2020) Father and Son Performer: Studio Orchestra conducted by Composer.
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    ![]()  Léon JesselThe Parade Of The Tin Soldiers Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
 
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    ![]()  Alex HeffesHope Gap (2020) 
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