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- Birth nameGeorge Martin Stoll
- George Stoll was born on May 7, 1902 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Le chant du Missouri (1944), Le Magicien d'Oz (1939) and Escale à Hollywood (1945). He died on January 18, 1985 in Monterey, California, USA.
- Violin virtuoso from early childhood. Later toured as jazz violinist, then formed his own jazz trio, the 'Rhythm Aces', in the 1920's. Performed on radio for NBC and CBS.
- Long with MGM as conductor, arranger and musical director (1937-1966). Most notably associated with the Arthur Freed production unit. Stoll worked on many of MGM's most lavish musicals, winning an Academy Award for Escale à Hollywood (1945). Also conducted "The Trolley Song" in Le chant du Missouri (1944). Retired after 1964.
- Composed the "Cyclone" music for "The Wizard of Oz" 1939.
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