American film composer and musical director (1905-1986) who is best known for his work for the Hal Roach studio from 1929 until 1940; he wrote many of the musical cues appearing in the Our Gang, Laurel and Hardy, and Charley Chase films. AMQS on the reverse of a vintage glossy 10 x 8 MGM publicity photo of Laurel and Hardy rehearsing for the 1938 comedy Swiss Miss, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint to child actor Johnny Crawford, "To my friend Johnny Crawford, Best wishes and good luck, T. Marvin Hatley," who adds seven bars of music for the duo's 'cuckoo' theme, also known as "Ku Ku," with Hatley indicating the start of "Fat Hardy's Theme" and "Stan's Theme," and noting that "Both are coo! coo!" Reverse also bears an affixed photo caption. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and a short edge tear. Originates from the personal collection of Johnny Crawford, who is best known as being a Mouseketeer and for his role as Mark McCain in the Western series The Rifleman.
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