Franz Waxman - Theme from Rebecca (1940)

One of the most haunting scores of all time, master film composer Franz Waxman wrote this chilling masterpiece for Alfred Hitchcock's only Best Picture Oscar winner, Rebecca (1940). Based off of Daphne DuMaurier's classic book, Rebecca is the story of the second Mrs. deWinter, a nameless young woman preceded in matrimony by the enchanting yet decieving Rebecca deWinter, and her struggle to live in a world that is perforated by the atmosphere of her predecessor.
Rebecca is one of my favorite films of all time.
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders, Judith Anderson.

Based on the book Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier.

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[titanicfinatic]

There is a problem with some movies being better than the books or the books being better than the movies. I think that Rebecca is the exception where the book and the film go well together. A perfect book for a group discussion and perfect for a film club.

[oldmoviemusic]

@titanicfinatic

That is a fantastic point. Indeed, the film and novel of Rebecca are equally atmospheric, unique and exceptional.

[Jazsngr]

I love Franz Waxman. He is right up there with Bernard Herrman and Alfred Newman. Check out some of gems on Twilight Zone........absolutely stunning. Ahhh!

Sylvie

[elmozakuro]

Do they never show rebecca?

[jimrenes99]

Hollywood at its finest, just before WW II. I'm sure Laurence Olivier and Vivian Leigh are in Heaven with Scarlett O'Hara, Max DeWinter, Heathcliff, and Blanche Du Bois.... need I say more....

[TheMajaaristo]

I certainly will comment!

this got me when i was a young teen; both the novel and the film.

I fell in love with both so much I went onto write!

thank you for posting this, it's just beautiful and haunting!

[simolionshane]

What recording is this?

[handal1973]

golden days ! my god ! this is a dream !!!!

[Disley74]

Superb score!

[koertos]

@phorsic That piece of Scriabin is wonderfull. Thank you for the tip.

[Lindanator09]

I adore Rebecca the cast and the story are superb and the music fits it absolutely ,, the stills in the video make you want to watch it again