Alfréd Márkus (1883–1946) was a Hungarian composer noted for his operettas and film scores.[1] He was from a Jewish background and was involved with the National Hungarian Jewish Cultural Association. Towards the end of his life, he left Hungary for the United States where he died in 1946. He used the alias "Fred Markush" when publishing some of his songs.[2]

Alfréd Márkus
Born20 February 1883
DiedNew York City, United States
30 October 1946
OccupationComposer
Years active1933-1938 (film)

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Shepherd p.27
  2. ^ Hungary: 1840-1940 (PDF). J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians. March 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2023.

Bibliography

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  • Shepherd, John. Continuum encyclopedia of popular music of the world, Volumes 3-7. Continuum, 2005.
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