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Mechanical Music in the Movies
By Joyce Brite

Marilyn Monroe Dances to Barrel Piano Music - What Is The Song?

In the film, "The Prince and the Showgirl," Marilyn Monroe hears
a barrel piano playing outside her hotel room and starts dancing
to the music.  Marilyn's dancing is fun to watch, but what is the
name of the tune?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOkv4jV1-Bo
Attachment thumbnail The scene was recreated in the 2011 film, "My Week With Marilyn," starring Michelle Williams. Here's Marilyn and Michelle dancing side by side: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4jupm0kFTY
Attachment thumbnail If you're not too distracted by the dancing, can you please name the tune? Thank you! Joyce Brite - Player Piano and Mechanical Music Exchange http://www.mmdigest.com/Exchange/ [ I hear a duet by two live studio pianists playing a hard-hammer [ piano (i.e., the barrel piano is a mute prop). The song might [ be unique to the film. -- Robbie

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