Burton Lane
- Known For
- Sound
- Born
- February 2, 1912
- Died
- January 5, 1997
- Active Years
- 1930–2007 (78 Years)
- Total Credits
- 46 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Burton Lane (Sound).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown. No headings. No bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word Count: 90-130 words.
Source [1]: Burton Lane (né Levy; February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997). American composer and lyricist. Known for theatre and film scores. Most popular/successful works: "Finian's Rainbow" (1947) and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" (1965). Known for Sound. Known credits: 42.
Source [2]: Mentions Burton Eugene "Burt" Lane (acting coach, father of Diane Lane). Not the same person as the composer Burton Lane (based on the prompt's distinction "Burton Lane (Sound)").
Source [3]: Mentions Burton Holmes and Lane Bradford. Irrelevant.
Name: Burton Lane (born Levy).
Dates: February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997.
Nationality: American.
Profession: Composer and lyricist.
Specialization: Theatre and film scores.
Notable works: Finian's Rainbow (1947) and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1965).
Credits: 42 known credits.
Burton Lane, born Levy, was an American composer and lyricist. He was born on February 2, 1912, and died on January 5, 1997. Lane was primarily known for his work on theatre and film scores. His most popular and successful works include the 1947 production Finian's Rainbow and the 1965 work On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. He has 42 known credits in the field of sound.
"Burton Lane, born Levy, was an American composer and lyricist. He was born on February 2, 1912, and
Career overview
Subject: Burton Lane (Sound).
Goal: Write a 180-260 word career overview.
Constraints: Use only provided facts. No invention. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Source 1: Burton Lane (TMDB). Born Feb 2, 1912. Died Jan 5, 1997 (84 years old). American composer and lyricist. Known for theatre and film scores. Most popular/successful works: "Finian's Rainbow" (1947) and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" (1965). Known for Sound. 42 known credits.
Source 2: Diane Lane. Mentions Burton Eugene "Burt" Lane (acting coach) and Colleen Farrington. (Note: This is a different Burton Lane, but I must be careful not to conflate them unless the text says so. The prompt asks for "Burton Lane (Sound)", which matches the TMDB bio).
Source 3: Mentions Myrtland LaVarre/Lane Bradford. Irrelevant to Burton Lane (Sound).
Name: Burton Lane (né Levy).
Dates: February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997.
Profession: American composer and lyricist.
Primary focus: Theatre and film scores.
Notable works: "Finian's Rainbow" (1947) and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" (1965).
Credits: 42 known credits.
Category: Sound.
Draft 1: Burton Lane, born Levy on February 2, 1912, was an American composer and lyricist. He died on January 5, 1997, at the age of 84. He is primarily recognized for his work on theatre and film scores. His career includes 42 known credits.
Draft 2 (Expanding to meet word count): Burton Lane, born Levy on February 2, 1912, was an American composer and lyricist. He is primarily known for his work on theatre and film scores. His most popular and successful works include the 1947 production Finian's Rainbow and the 1965 production On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. Lane is credited with 42 known credits in the sound category. He passed away on January 5, 1997, at the age of 84.
Checking word count: The draft above is about 85 words. The requirement is 180-260 words.
Problem: The provided sources are extremely sparse. I cannot invent details to reach the word count. I must stick to the facts. If the facts don't allow for 180 words, I have a conflict between "Use ONLY facts present above" and "Write a 180-260 word career overview".
Re-evaluating sources:
Source 1: Name (Burton Lane/Levy), Birth (Feb 2, 1912), Death (Jan 5, 1997, age 84), Profession (American composer and lyricist), Focus (theatre and film scores), Works (Finian's Rainbow 1947, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever 1965), Credits (42), Known for (Sound).
Source 2: Mentions Burton Eugene "Burt" Lane (acting coach). This is a different person.
Source 3: Irrelevant.
Constraint Conflict Resolution: As an archivist, I cannot invent facts to meet a word count. However, I must try to be as descriptive as possible with the provided facts. If I cannot reach 180 words without violating the "ONLY verifiable facts" rule, I must prioritize the "
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
46 titles- Royal Wedding: June, Judy and Jane (2007) Music
- Judy Garland: By Myself (2004) as Self - Composer (archive sound)
- The Fred Astaire Songbook (1991) as Self
- Perfectly Frank: Frank Loesser Revued (1981) Songs
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) Songs
- On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) Original Music Composer
- Finian's Rainbow (1968) Songs
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960) Songs
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) Original Music Composer
- Affair in Havana (1957) Writer
- Jupiter's Darling (1955) Original Music Composer
- Jupiter's Darling (1955) Songs
- Give a Girl a Break (1953) Songs
- Royal Wedding (1951) Songs
- Royal Wedding (1951) Music
- Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' (1948) Songs
- Hollywood Canteen (1944) Songs
- Rainbow Island (1944) Songs
- Du Barry Was a Lady (1943) Songs
- Panama Hattie (1942) Songs
- Ship Ahoy (1942) Songs
- Babes on Broadway (1941) Songs
- Las Vegas Nights (1941) Songs
- Dancing on a Dime (1940) Songs
- Seventeen (1940) Songs
- Some Like It Hot (1939) Songs
- She Married a Cop (1939) Songs
- Spawn of the North (1938) Songs
- Blond Cheat (1938) Original Music Composer
- College Swing (1938) Songs
- Cocoanut Grove (1938) Songs
- Wells Fargo (1937) Songs
- Artists & Models (1937) Songs
- Her Husband Lies (1937) Songs
- Hideaway Girl (1936) Songs
- College Holiday (1936) Songs
- Reckless (1935) Songs
- Here Comes the Band (1935) Songs
- Kid Millions (1934) Songs
- Bottoms Up (1934) Songs
- Palooka (1934) Songs
- Strictly Dynamite (1934) as Lupe's Accompanist (uncredited)
- Strictly Dynamite (1934) Songs
- Dancing Lady (1933) Songs
- Hell's Angels (1930) as Bit Role (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Burton Lane best known for?
Burton Lane is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Very Bad Things (1998), On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970), On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970), Finian's Rainbow (1968).
When and where was Burton Lane born?
Burton Lane was born on February 2, 1912. They passed away on January 5, 1997.
How many credits does Burton Lane have?
Burton Lane has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 2007.
What is Burton Lane's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Burton Lane (Sound). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown. No headings. No bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word Count: 90-130 words. Source [1]: Burton Lane (né Levy; February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997)....
Burton Lane by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Great Performances (1971) as Self — aged about 59
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