Franz Grothe
German composer and bandmaster (1908–1982)
Franz Grothe was a German composer, arranger, songwriter, conductor, and pianist active from the mid 1920s until his death in 1982 at the age of 73. He was a prolific composer for German cinema, and was a writer of popular songs. He was particularly known for his output of successful musical films. While principally a composer for the screen, he also wrote some musicals and operettas for the stage. Historian Robert Letellier stated that "Grothe was among the most popular German composers and conductors of the 20th century."
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 4 films (1932–1965) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | RONNY. | UFA Films Inc. (Universum Film Aktiengesellschaft). | 10 reels | B&W | ||
| 1955 | Ich denke oft an Piroschka - Trailer ▶ | |||||
| 1957 | The blue danube. | Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. | 17 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1965 | Heidi | Sascha-Film ; Constantin Film ; Warner Bros.-Seven Arts ; produced by Karl Schwetter, Richard Deutsch ; dialogue adaptation, Michael Haller ; directed by Werner Jacobs. | 94 | 16mm | Color | sound |