From Steel Town to Tinsel Town: The Life of Composer Henry Mancini

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Today, Henry Mancini is recognized as one of Hollywood's greatest composers, creating the 'Pink Panther Theme' and 'Moon River' from Breakfast at Tiffany's among other pieces. Lesser known, however, is that Henry's life started in a steel town outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Here to tell his story, and the story of their life together, is Henry's wife, Virginia Mancini.

To learn more about Henry Mancini, be sure to visit his offical website.

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