[Harp-L] Re: Harmonica in the Movies

[Danny Wilson <bassharp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Jimmy Stewart film is Pot O' Gold, and the off screen harmonica 
player is Jerry Adler. Jerry coached Jimmy as to how he held the 
harmonica in a very convincing way. Also heard but not onscreen is the 
Cappy Barra Boys, while the Horace Heidt Orchestra hold the harmonicas 
onscreen.

Ocean's Eleven (the original) - harmonica duo is George Fields and Tommy 
Morgan (off screen).

The Wild One - the infamous Danny Welton, playing on camera.

Meet Danny Wilson (Frank Sinatra film) - again, Danny Welton, but is 
unconvincing as his playing does not match the movements onscreen.

Rear Window (original) - Leo Diamond background music off camera

Elvis Presley's 1968 Comeback Special - Tommy Morgan (off camera)

Coney Island - Leo Diamond, Richard Hayman, Abe Diamond oncamera
Sweet Rosie O'Grady - Leo Diamond, Richard Hayman, Abe Diamond oncamera

and don't forget the many films starring the Borrah Minevitch Harmonica 
Rascals:
Always In My Heart, One In A Million, Tramp Tramp Tramp, Rascals, Top 
Man, Harmonica School, Hit Parade of 1941, Love Under Fire, etc, etc. - 
all oncamera!

Have fun,
Danny

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