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Marvin Hatley

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...

Known For

Way Out West

Original Music Composer

Topper

Original Music Composer

Cast Credits

Uncle Joe

as Bandleader

The Pinch Singer

as Conductor

Sherman Said It

as Soldier

Midsummer Mush

as Member of Camping Trio

Arabian Tights

as Musician - The Ranch Boys (uncredited)

Maids a la Mode

as Pianist (uncredited)

Rough Seas

as Pvt. Marvin Hatley

Shivering Shakespeare

as Musician (uncredited)

Crew Credits

Hollywood and Vine

Original Music Composer

Captain Fury

Original Music Composer

Topper Takes a Trip

Music Supervisor

There Goes My Heart

Original Music Composer

Block-Heads

Music Director

Merrily We Live

Music Director

Topper

Original Music Composer

Way Out West

Original Music Composer

General Spanky

Original Music Composer

Scram!

Music

The Music Box

Original Music Composer

Helpmates

Original Music Composer

One Good Turn

Original Music Composer

Come Clean

Original Music Composer