PG Music Home Forums General Discussion Off-Topic Who is this guitarist?

Index

Print Thread

Go To

Who is this guitarist? #641535 02/11/21 07:13 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 734 Florida etcjoe OP Journeyman
OP etcjoe Journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 734 Florida	In the movie White Christmas, during a couple of scenes and most specifically the cast party scene there is a guitarist there. Watching him closely shows he does know how to play guitar, even though he is very likely miming to background tracks as they did in those days and still do today. Anybody know who he is? Maybe just a staff musician for the studio at the time but I thought someone would know. I have searched the internet but so far have found no clues. Picture here. My wife asked if I had seen the dog bowl. I told her I didn't even know he could.

Re: Who is this guitarist? etcjoe #641562 02/11/21 09:25 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,793 Wauconda DrDan Veteran
DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,793 Wauconda	Maybe just a walkon for the photo, but otherwise you should be able to find him here. I see the bass player identified by no Guitarist? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047673/fullcredits White Christmas (1954) Poster White Christmas (1954) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Michael Curtiz Writing Credits Norman Krasna ... (written for the screen by) & Norman Panama ... (written for the screen by) & Melvin Frank ... (written for the screen by)Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Bing Crosby Bing Crosby ... Bob Wallace Danny Kaye Danny Kaye ... Phil Davis Rosemary Clooney Rosemary Clooney ... Betty Haynes Vera-Ellen Vera-Ellen ... Judy Haynes (as Vera Ellen) Dean Jagger Dean Jagger ... Major General Thomas F. Waverly Mary Wickes Mary Wickes ... Emma Allen John Brascia John Brascia ... John Anne Whitfield Anne Whitfield ... Susan Waverly Rest of cast listed alphabetically: Bea Allen Bea Allen ... Dancer (uncredited) Leon Alton Leon Alton ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Al Bain Al Bain ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Frank Baker Frank Baker ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Benjie Bancroft Benjie Bancroft ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Joan Bayley Joan Bayley ... Dancer (uncredited) Brandon Beach Brandon Beach ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Mae Bruce Mae Bruce ... Lady in Depot (uncredited) Tony Butala Tony Butala ... Child Dancer (uncredited) Boyd Cabeen Boyd Cabeen ... Soldier (uncredited) Glen Cargyle Glen Cargyle ... Jeep Driver (uncredited) Albert Cavens Albert Cavens ... Soldier (uncredited) Evelyn Ceder Evelyn Ceder ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) George Chakiris George Chakiris ... Dancer at the Carousel Club (uncredited) Barrie Chase Barrie Chase ... Doris Lenz (uncredited) Les Clark Les Clark ... Dancer (uncredited) Bud Cokes Bud Cokes ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Lorinne Crawford Lorinne Crawford ... Rita (uncredited) Paul Cristo Paul Cristo ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Robert Crosson Robert Crosson ... Albert (uncredited) Marcel De la Brosse Marcel De la Brosse ... Carousel Club's Maitre d' (uncredited) Sayre Dearing Sayre Dearing ... Ex-Staff Officer (uncredited) Mike Donovan Mike Donovan ... 2nd Conductor (uncredited) Ken DuMain Ken DuMain ... Soldier (uncredited) Luigi Faccuito Luigi Faccuito ... Dancer (uncredited) Franklyn Farnum Franklyn Farnum ... Club Patron (uncredited) Ernie Flatt Ernie Flatt ... Dancer (uncredited) Bess Flowers Bess Flowers ... Club Patron (uncredited) George Ford George Ford ... Club Patron (uncredited) Rudy Germane Rudy Germane ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Kenneth Gibson Kenneth Gibson ... Club Patron (uncredited) James Gonzalez James Gonzalez ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Gavin Gordon Gavin Gordon ... General Harold G. Carlton (uncredited) Johnny Grant Johnny Grant ... Ed Harrison (uncredited) Marion Gray Marion Gray ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Percy Helton Percy Helton ... Train Conductor (uncredited) Chuck Hicks Chuck Hicks ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Michael Jeffers Michael Jeffers ... Stagehand (uncredited) I. Stanford Jolley I. Stanford Jolley ... Station Master (uncredited) Richard Keene Richard Keene ... Carousel Club's Stage Manager (uncredited) Kenner G. Kemp Kenner G. Kemp ... Ex-Soldier (uncredited) Perk Lazelle Perk Lazelle ... Club Patron (uncredited) King Lockwood King Lockwood ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Leota Lorraine Leota Lorraine ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Herb Lurie Herb Lurie ... Dancer (uncredited) Vivian Mason Vivian Mason ... Rehearsal Blonde (uncredited) Peggy McKim Peggy McKim ... Child Dancer (uncredited) William Meader William Meader ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Hans Moebus Hans Moebus ... Club Patron (uncredited) Leighton Noble Leighton Noble ... Bandleader (uncredited) Barry Norton Barry Norton ... Carousel Club Diner (uncredited) Roy Palmer Roy Palmer ... Dancer (uncredited) James Parnell James Parnell ... Sheriff (uncredited) Joe Ploski Joe Ploski ... Ex-Soldier (uncredited) Murray Pollack Murray Pollack ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Edward Rickard Edward Rickard ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Sig Ruman Sig Ruman ... Landlord (uncredited) Edna Ryan Edna Ryan ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Cosmo Sardo Cosmo Sardo ... Waiter (uncredited) Bernard Sell Bernard Sell ... Club Patron (uncredited) Richard Shannon Richard Shannon ... Joe, Adjutant Captain (uncredited) Dick Stabile Dick Stabile ... Band Leader at the Carousel Club (uncredited) Norman Stevans Norman Stevans ... Club Patron (uncredited) Grady Sutton Grady Sutton ... Mr. Herring (uncredited) Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer ... Bennie Haynes (uncredited) Hal Taggart Hal Taggart ... Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) Willard Van Simmons Willard Van Simmons ... Dancer (uncredited) Herb Vigran Herb Vigran ... Novello, Nightclub Manager (uncredited) Produced by Robert Emmett Dolan ... producerMusic by Gus Levene ... (uncredited) Joseph J. Lilley ... (uncredited) Van Cleave ... (uncredited)Cinematography by Loyal Griggs ... director of photographyFilm Editing by Frank Bracht Art Direction by Roland Anderson Hal Pereira Set Decoration by Sam Comer Grace Gregory Costume Design by Edith Head Makeup Department Wally Westmore ... makeup supervisorProduction Management Andrew J. Durkus ... assistant production manager (uncredited) Curtis Mick ... unit manager (uncredited)Second Unit Director or Assistant Director John R. Coonan ... assistant director (as John Coonan) Richard Caffey ... second assistant director (uncredited) Bernard McEveety ... second assistant director (uncredited)Art Department Dorothea Holt ... illustrator (uncredited) Gene Lauritzen ... construction coordinator (uncredited)Sound Department John Cope ... sound recordist Hugo Grenzbach ... sound recordist Lyle Figland ... stage engineer (uncredited) Harold Knettles ... sound editor (uncredited)Visual Effects by Farciot Edouart ... process photography John P. Fulton ... special photographic effectsCamera and Electrical Department Cliff Shirpser ... assistant camera: Technicolor (uncredited)Costume and Wardrobe Department Joan Joseff ... costume jeweller (uncredited)Music Department Robert Alton ... stager: dances and musical numbers Joseph J. Lilley ... music director / vocal arranger Troy Sanders ... music associate Van Cleave ... orchestral arranger Michael Behan ... musician: bass (uncredited) Bernard Mayers ... composer: additional music (uncredited) Gloria Wood ... background singer: Vera-Ellen (uncredited)Additional Crew Richard Mueller ... technicolor color consultant Nick Castle ... choreographer (uncredited)Crew verified as complete BIAB – 2026, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, Motu Audio Express 6x6 - My SoundCloud.

Re: Who is this guitarist? etcjoe #641563 02/11/21 09:26 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,726 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,726 Middlesex, NC	normally, if you watch the credit roll at the end....and have your finger on the pause button, they tell you. I see Music Student gave a list but alas.... no guitarist at the party is listed.... hmmmmmmmm. Last edited by Guitarhacker; 02/11/21 09:28 AM. You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.

Re: Who is this guitarist? etcjoe #641677 02/12/21 01:10 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 734 Florida etcjoe OP Journeyman
OP etcjoe Journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 734 Florida	Yeah, I have seen all the cast lists etc. from all over the internet. These old movies credits were not as extensive as they are today. Now you get 5 or 6 minutes of credits rolling and every single person that did anything gets listed. Back then they only listed the major players in the project. I appreciate the try! My wife asked if I had seen the dog bowl. I told her I didn't even know he could.

Re: Who is this guitarist? etcjoe #641678 02/12/21 01:13 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 734 Florida etcjoe OP Journeyman
OP etcjoe Journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 734 Florida	"Maybe just a walkon for the photo, but otherwise you should be able to find him here. I see the bass player identified by no Guitarist?" He was in a couple of scenes and they were playing background music for the scene so he was miming the part, but watching his hands he is really playing chords, real chords. So I made an assumption that he was a real guitar player, not an actor etc. Anyway, just wondering. Thanks for looking. My wife asked if I had seen the dog bowl. I told her I didn't even know he could.

Re: Who is this guitarist? etcjoe #641703 02/12/21 03:35 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,286 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,286 Hamlin NY	Have you searched the bass player's name? Many times they list who he played with so maybe this guitarist is listed. Principal: Your child always causes trouble in school. Me: My child causes trouble at home, do I ever call you? 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: Who is this guitarist? etcjoe #642271 02/15/21 06:18 AM Off-Topic
E eddie1261 Unregistered
eddie1261 Unregistered E	From IMDB Music Department Robert Alton ... stager: dances and musical numbers Joseph J. Lilley... music director / vocal arranger Troy Sanders ... music associate Van Cleave ... orchestral arranger Michael Behan ... musician: bass (uncredited) Bernard Mayers ... composer: additional music (uncredited) Gloria Wood ... background singer: Vera-Ellen (uncredited) Don't know how that could help you any, because you have probably seen it as you researched it, but there it is for all to see. Last edited by eddie1261; 02/15/21 06:20 AM.

Re: Who is this guitarist? etcjoe #862497 09/15/25 07:38 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Sep 2025 Posts: 1 L Larry Mac Newbie
Larry Mac Newbie L Joined: Sep 2025 Posts: 1	Gus Levene, born Gershun Levene (July 11, 1911 – February 9, 1979), was an American arranger, composer, orchestrator and guitarist. According to https://mubi.com/en/films/white-christmas/cast he is listed as music. He was uncredited in the movie. IMDB has him listed as one of the composers (uncredited).

Go To

Moderated by Andrew - PG Music, Callie - PG Music, Catherine, Jeff Yankauer, PeterGannon, pgmoderation

Link Copied to Clipboard

ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News

January 14, 2026

Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows Special Offers End Tomorrow (January 15th, 2026) at 11:59 PM PST!

Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, January 15, 2026!

We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!

Version 2026 introduces a modernized GUI redesign across the program, with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, and a new Dark Mode option. There’s also a new side toolbar for quicker access to commonly used windows, and the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, making it easier to customize your workspace.

Another exciting new addition is the new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. You can view the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to process an entire track or focus on specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.

There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!

Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Windows to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!

Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade during our special, you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK of exciting new add-ons.

If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!

January 01, 2026

Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!

Good news! You still have time to upgrade to the latest version of Band-in-a-Box® for Windows® and save. Our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® special now runs through January 15, 2025!

We've packed Band-in-a-Box® 2026 with major new features, enhancements, and an incredible lineup of new content! The program now sports a sleek, modern GUI redesign across the entire interface, including updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, a new dark mode option, and more. The brand-new side toolbar provides quicker access to key windows, while the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, creating a flexible, clutter-free workspace. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio into MIDI so you can view it in notation or play it back as MIDI. You can process an entire track (all pitched instruments and drums) or focus on individual parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!

There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.

When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PST on January 15th, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.

Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® today! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.

January 01, 2026

Happy New Year!

Thank you for being part of the Band-in-a-Box® community.

Wishing you and yours a very happy 2026—Happy New Year from all of us at PG Music!

December 24, 2025

Season's Greetings!

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy holiday season—thanks for being part of our community!

The office will be closed for Christmas Day, but we will be back on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) at 6:00am PST.

Team PG

December 21, 2025

Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: The Newly Designed Piano Roll Window

In this video, we explore the updated Piano Roll, complete with a modernized look and exciting new features. You’ll see new filtering options that make it easy to focus on specific note groups, smoother and more intuitive note entry and editing, and enhanced options for zooming, looping, and more.

Watch the video.

You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!

December 16, 2025

Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: AI Stems & Notes - split polyphonic audio into instruments and transcribe

This video demonstrates how to use the new AI-Notes feature together with the AI-Stems splitter, allowing you to select an audio file and have it separated into individual stems while transcribing each one to its own MIDI track. AI-Notes converts polyphonic audio—either full mixes or individual instruments—into MIDI that you can view in notation or play back instantly.

Watch the video.

You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!

December 16, 2025

Bonus PAK and 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®

With your version 2026 for Windows Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons for FREE! Or upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for only $49 to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks!

These PAKs are loaded with additional add-ons to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box®!

This Free Bonus PAK includes:

The 2026 RealCombos Booster PAK: -For Pro customers, this includes 27 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles. -For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles. -For UltraPAK customers, this includes 12 new RealStyles.
MIDI Styles Set 92: Look Ma! More MIDI 15: Latin Jazz
MIDI SuperTracks Set 46: Piano & Organ
Instrumental Studies Set 24: Groovin' Blues Soloing
Artist Performance Set 19: Songs with Vocals 9
Playable RealTracks Set 5
RealDrums Stems Set 9: Cool Brushes
SynthMaster Sounds Set 1 (with audio demos)
Android Band-in-a-Box® App (included)

Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:

20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyle.
FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
MIDI Styles Set 93: Look Ma! More MIDI 16: SynthMaster
MIDI SuperTracks Set 47: More SynthMaster
Instrumental Studies 25 - Soul Jazz Guitar Soloing
Artist Performance Set 20: Songs with Vocals 10
RealDrums Stems Set 10: Groovin' Sticks
SynthMaster Sounds & Styles Set 2 (sounds & styles with audio demos)

Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!

More News