Bernard Herrmann Archive

Cybill Shepherd as Betsy on the set of Scorsese’s masterpiece TAXI DRIVER (1976).

Cybill Shepherd as Betsy on the set of Scorsese’s masterpiece TAXI DRIVER (1976).

Cybill Shepherd as Betsy on the set of Scorsese’s masterpiece TAXI DRIVER (1976).

Cybill Shepherd as Betsy on the set of Scorsese’s masterpiece TAXI DRIVER (1976).

Cybill Shepherd, born on this day in 1950. A look back at her as Betsy on the set of Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece TAXI DRIVER (1976).

I regularly see people wondering how it's possible that there are so many musicians and writers and film makers and artists from a tiny nation like Iceland.

And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.

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Brian De Palma looks on as Bernard Herrmann conducts his score for OBSESSION (1976).

Brian De Palma looks on as Bernard Herrmann conducts his score for OBSESSION (1976).

The score was recorded at St. Giles Church, Cripplegate, London, England and performed by The National Philharmonic Orchestra and The Thames Chamber Choir (conducted by Louis Halsey).

Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann on the set of THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH in 1955.

Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann on the set of THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH in 1955.

Great score, great movie. ❤️

YouTube video by FilmScoreRundowns "Novel" [GHOST & MRS MUIR] Bernard Herrmann

youtu.be/uuzmUhpApXw ...Unused music

Cover art for Varèse Sarabande's 1985 LP release of Bernard Herrmann's THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR (1947). Conducted by Elmer Bernstein.

Cover art for Varèse Sarabande's 1985 LP release of Bernard Herrmann's THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR (1947). Conducted by Elmer Bernstein.

Kim Novak on location in San Francisco while filming Alfred Hitchcock’s VERTIGO (1958).

Kim Novak, born February 13, 1933, on location in San Francisco while filming Alfred Hitchcock’s VERTIGO (1958).

Jeanne Moreau photographed behind the scenes

Director François Truffaut with Jeanne Moreau on set

Jeanne Moreau photographed behind the scenes

Director François Truffaut with Jeanne Moreau on set

Behind the scenes of THE BRIDE WORE BLACK (1968) with Jeanne Moreau and director François Truffaut.

The film was Truffaut’s second collaboration with composer Bernard Herrmann, following FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966).

dynamic duo that is tough to beat

Title design from VERTIGO

Title design from NORTH BY NORTHWEST

Title design from PSYCHO

Title design from CAPE FEAR

Saul Bass x Bernard Herrmann

Title designs from:
VERTIGO (Hitchcock, 1958)
NORTH BY NORTHWEST (Hitchcock, 1959)
PSYCHO (Hitchcock, 1960)
CAPE FEAR (Scorsese, 1991)

YouTube video by FilmScoreRundowns "Martin's Summer" [Walking Distance] Bernard Herrmann

youtu.be/8zVWZEVWPZ0

Polish poster art for Alfred Hitchcock’s VERTIGO/ZAWRÓT GŁOWY (1958) from 1963. Art by Roman Cieslewicz (1930-1996)

Polish poster art for Alfred Hitchcock’s VERTIGO/ZAWRÓT GŁOWY (1958) from 1963.

Art by Roman Cieslewicz (1930-1996)

Cover art for Varèse Sarabande's 1983 LP release of Rod Serling’s "The Twilight Zone."

Cover art for Varèse Sarabande's 1983 LP release of Rod Serling’s "The Twilight Zone."

Volume one featured Bernard Herrmann's music for the episode "Walking Distance," along with additional music by Jerry Goldsmith, Franz Waxman, Nathan Van Cleave and Marius Constant.

Cary Grant photographed for a hair and makeup test for Alfred Hitchcock's NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959). Notes: "Hair mussed and drunk"

Cary Grant photographed for a hair and makeup test for Alfred Hitchcock's NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959).

Notes: "Hair mussed and drunk"

Bernard Herrmann conducting his score for “A Christmas Carol.” On December 23, 1954, Shower of Stars, a CBS anthology series, aired an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, starring Fredric March and Basil Rathbone. The presentation was narrated by Maxwell Anderson.

Bernard Herrmann conducting his score for “A Christmas Carol.”

On December 23, 1954, Shower of Stars, a CBS anthology series, aired an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, starring Fredric March and Basil Rathbone. The presentation was narrated by Maxwell Anderson.

YouTube video by FilmScoreRundowns Winter & Ice Music by Bernard Herrmann

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Winter & Ice Music by Bernard Herrmann.

YouTube video by FilmScoreRundowns Sign & Ledger [A CHRISTMAS CAROL] Bernard Herrmann

youtu.be/73U5NjChcpU

Vinyl cover art for the original television soundtrack from the 1954 Shower of Stars production of “A Christmas Carol,” featuring Fredric March as Scrooge. Music composed and conducted by Bernard Herrmann.

Vinyl cover art for the original television soundtrack from the 1954 Shower of Stars production of “A Christmas Carol,” featuring Fredric March as Scrooge. 🎄

Music composed and conducted by Bernard Herrmann.

Bernard Herrmann in the 50s

Bernard Herrmann’s portrait for CBS

Bernard Herrmann and Orson Welles working on CITIZEN KANE

Young Bernard Herrmann

Our gratitude and respect to Maestro Bernard Herrmann
June 29, 1911 – December 24, 1975

What’s your favorite Bernard Herrmann score? 🎶

"House Burns" unused music by Bernard Herrmann.

Cover art for Unicorn’s 1973 LP release of Bernard Herrmann’s “The Devil and Daniel Webster/Welles Raises Kane.”

Cover art for Unicorn’s 1973 LP release of Bernard Herrmann’s “The Devil and Daniel Webster/Welles Raises Kane.”

Music performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (@lporchestra.bsky.social) and conducted by the composer.

Martin Scorsese directs Robert De Niro in TAXI DRIVER (1976) on location in New York City.

Happy 83rd birthday to director Martin Scorsese!

📸 Martin Scorsese directs Robert De Niro in TAXI DRIVER (1976) on location in New York City.

Bernard Herrmann (back, right) conducting in a rehearsal of Orson Welles’ THE WAR OF THE WORLDS radio adaptation, which aired Oct. 30, 1938.

Bernard Herrmann (back, right) conducting in a rehearsal of Orson Welles’ THE WAR OF THE WORLDS radio adaptation, which aired Oct. 30, 1938.

We're chatting with @brandonbrown.bsky.social about Larry Cohen's It's Alive from 1974.

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Cover art for Decca’s 1976 Phase 4 LP release of “Bernard Herrmann Conducts Psycho And Other Film Scores.”

Cover art for Decca’s 1976 Phase 4 LP release of “Bernard Herrmann Conducts Psycho And Other Film Scores.”

Hayley Mills and Hywel Bennett photographed for Sidney Gilliat‘s ENDLESS NIGHT (1972),

Hayley Mills and Hywel Bennett photographed for Sidney Gilliat‘s ENDLESS NIGHT (1972), which was based on Agatha Christie’s 1967 novel.

The role of Harry was played by the uncredited Philip Truex.