Mahlon Merrick(1900-1969)
- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Mahlon Merrick was born on 28 January 1900 in Farmington, Iowa, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for The Hurricane (1999), Sensations of 1945 (1944) and Red Planet Mars (1952). He died on 7 August 1969 in Hollywood, California, USA.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Music Department
Composer
Actor
- Alternative names
- Gene Le Grande
- Born
- Died
- August 7, 1969
- Hollywood, California, USA(cancer)
- Other works"Six Flags March" was the official theme song for Six Flags Over Texas upon the park's opening in 1961. Performed by the Six Flags Orchestra and Chorus, the song was composed under the direction of James Leon with music by Mahlon Merrick and lyrics by Charles R. Meeker, Jr. A recording of the song can be heard in the music loop played in the front of the park.
- TriviaFirst name pronounced "Maylon" - as introduced by Jack Benny on his shows.
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