Bachelor in Paradise

N.p. N.p., Circa 1961. Vintage publicity photograph of composer Henry Mancini from the 1961 film. With cropping annotations in ink and pencil on the verso, along with Mancini's stamp.

From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler.

A bestselling paperback author who has recently moved into a small development in the California suburbs becomes the de facto relationship expert for the housewives in the community, to the displeasure of their husbands.

In addition to the theme for "Bachelor in Paradise," prolific composer, conductor, and pianist Mancini wrote the themes and soundtracks for hundreds of films throughout the late twentieth century, most notably including themes for The Pink Panther film series, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961), and "Victor/Victoria" (1982). He was nominated for 18 Academy Awards throughout his career, winning four.

8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

[Book #151325]