Walter Baumgartner
Swiss mid-20th century film composer
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Walter Baumgartner (16 November 1904 – 3 October 1997) was a Swiss film composer.[1] He scored over ninety films, working in his later years with the producer-director Erwin C. Dietrich. His nephew was the cinematographer Peter Baumgartner. He was married to the Swiss actress Helen Vita from 1956 until his death.
Born16 November 1904
Died3 October 1997 (aged 92)
Zollikerberg, Switzerland
OccupationComposer
Yearsactive1947–1990 (film)
Walter Baumgartner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 November 1904 |
| Died | 3 October 1997 (aged 92) Zollikerberg, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Years active | 1947–1990 (film) |
| Spouse | |
Selected filmography
- Palace Hotel (1952)
- The Venus of Tivoli (1953)
- The Nylon Noose (1963)
- The Strangler of the Tower (1966)
- Bed Hostesses (1973)
- Frauengefängnis (1975)
- Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun (1977)
- Ilsa, the Wicked Warden (1977)
- Women in Cellblock 9 (1977)
- Sechs Schwedinnen im Pensionat (1979)
- High Test Girls (1980)
