Personal Info
T. Marvin Hatley
The Ranch Boys
Marvin Hatley
Sound
Biography
Thomas Marvin Hatley professionally known simply as Marvin Hatley, was an American film composer and musical director, best known for his work for the Hal Roach studio from 1929 until 1940.
Hatley wrote many of the musical cues appearing in the Our Gang, Laurel and Hardy, and Charley Chase films. His most memorable composition is "Dance of the Cuckoos"(also known as "Ku-Ku", or "The Cookoo Song"), which serves as Laurel and Hardy's theme song. He was also the "player piano" (performing off-screen) in The Music Box (1932). His work in Laurel and Hardy's films Way Out West and Block-Heads earne…
Filmography
Movies
Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
as Self
Uncle Joe
as Bandleader
The Pinch Singer
as Conductor
Maids a la Mode
as Pianist (uncredited)
Midsummer Mush
as Member of Camping Trio
Arabian Tights
as Musician - The Ranch Boys (uncredited)
Sherman Said It
as Soldier
The Tabasco Kid
as Cowboy
Rough Seas
as Pvt. Marvin Hatley
Shivering Shakespeare
as Musician (uncredited)