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Marvin Hatley
Sound
April 3, 1905
Died August 23, 1986 (81 years old)
Reed, Oklahoma, USA
10
Acting Credits
Biography
Thomas Marvin Hatley professionally known simply as Marvin Hatley, was an American film composer and musical director, best known for his work for the Hal Roach studio from 1929 until 1940. Hatley wrote many of the musical cues appearing in the Our Gang, Laurel and Hardy, and Charley Chase films. His most memorable composition is "Dance of the Cuckoos"(also known as "Ku-Ku", or "The Cookoo Song"), which serves as Laurel and Hardy's theme song. He was also the "player piano" (performing off-scre...
Known For
Filmography
Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
1974
as Self
Uncle Joe
1941
as Bandleader
7
The Pinch Singer
1936
as Conductor
7.7
Midsummer Mush
1933
as Member of Camping Trio
7.5
Maids a la Mode
1933
as Pianist (uncredited)
3.7
Arabian Tights
1933
as Musician - The Ranch Boys (uncredited)
6
Sherman Said It
1933
as Soldier
10
The Tabasco Kid
1932
as Cowboy
7
Rough Seas
1931
as Pvt. Marvin Hatley
7
Shivering Shakespeare
1930
as Musician (uncredited)
5.9