Great Film Composers

Venturing back to the 1930s and the birth of film soundtracks. Music scores were played live until the first fully-composed synchronised film: `King Kong'.

The 1930s saw many artists head to Hollywood and bring life to films such as `The Adventures of Robin Hood', `The Wizard of Oz' and `Jezebel'.

A look at the growing importance of the soundtrack during Hollywood's Golden Age, as studios were filled with incredible musical talent.

A look at how the the rise of jazz music influenced the sound of films like `A Street Car Named Desire', `Giant' and `Dial M for Murder'.

A look at the era that created some of the most memorable soundtracks in history, from Herrmann's Psycho to The Pink Panther.

As Civil Rights issues began to influence the film industry, the spotlight shone on composers such as Quincy Jones and John Barry.