Alfred Newman - The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) - Main Title

This is one of the greatest and most heartbreaking pieces of cinema I have ever seen. It portrays the story of Anne Frank and her family as the are in hiding in a secret annex above a spice factory during WWII. The Franks are populated by Otto and Edith Frank, Anne's parents and her sister Margot. Also in hiding in the Annex were the van Dams, (Anne's pen name for them), Hermann, Auguste and their son Peter, who were later joined by Fritz Pfieffer (in the film named Mr. Dussel).
Only Otto Frank survived once the Annex was found out.
It is hard to think of anything else to say about Anne Frank and her story, if only because there is so much that cannot be put into words. Let me just say that her and her diary have had a profound impact upon my life like no other book of any kind ever has, and I know her diary has done the smae for countless amounts of people all over the world.
The film version is one of the most heart-wrenching movies you will ever see.
Directed by: George Stevens
Cast: Millie Perkins, Shelly Winters, Joseph Schildkraut, Richard Beymer, Diane Baker.
Music: Alfred Newman
Based off of Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl.

[@sirskye5269]

Anne Frank:(wrote) In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. Otto Frank: (upon reading it after the war) She puts me to shame.

[@nstix2009xitsn]

I thought the father made that part up.

[@drz616]

Most of what she wrote was about masturbation lol

[@crazydacey]

@@drz616 no it wasn’t

[@Tinsby]

Thank you. Everyone should see this movie then maybe they'd realize how fortunate we all are to walk outside, in the sunshine, FREE.

[@nickandmikec]

I met Millie Perkins. I was a theater manager in 1980-82 when she came in to see "Ordinary People." It was at the Studio Theater in Studio City, CA. It is now a book store. That's funny, because Earl Hamner, Jr. and his wife used to come in and we would talk books. Hamner wrote "Spencer's Mountain," the inspired "The Waltons." Anyway, Perkins was charming and quiet and very sweet, just like that girl in the movie. I have never forgotten her and that afternoon when I met Millie Perkins.

[@jimbilton1956]

How wonderful for you it must have been to meet Millie Perkins. She gave such a superb performance in this film.

[@markwhitman72]

The score is beautiful and haunting! Millie did a wonderful job even though critics did not care for her. I can still watch this long movie many many times and not get bored! Such an atrocity to all victims of that maniac Hitler!!

[@nickboschi6976]

Fabulous score by the great Newman. Through the years, this music has become a part of my life. If only our current film scores could aspire to melodies like this. R.I.P.Alfred

[@williamsnyder5616]

Newman was not only respected by everyone in Hollywood, but loved. You could miss the opening credits for a film, but know right away it was a Newman score because of his trademark strings. John Williams played piano in the Fox orchestra in the 1950s and Newman was one his mentors (along with Morris Stoloff over at Columbia). What a thrill it must have been for the young Williams to play at Fox for not only Newman, but Bernard Herrmann, Hugo Friedhofer and Franz Waxman, who regularly worked for 20th in the 1950s.

[@SherryBirkinFan227]

maybe one of my favorite movies of all time

[@crazyorganist1609]

Alfred Newman tugs at the heart strings. Such a gentle theme but so very very powerful

[@TheSmigko]

Anne Frank inspires me to help others.

[@greengreen5421]

I love this movie. It's a very sad movie. George Stevens did an amazing job! Thank you!

[@drbombay91765]

Alfred Newman was one of the great film composers. Many classics come to mind, like this and "Anastasia."

[@lbroderick783]

Beautiful music and movie! So wish it could have turned out differently for them.

[@hollydrucker9600]

What a lovely young women she was. And everyone who did not read her book should. Shelly Winters won the academy award that year.

[@myboylollipop09]

This music is so wonderful! It always inspires me to try to be a better person as it protects me and makes me feel safe, warm and loved and cared for..

[@ethanellis2474]

When you help someone you help everyone

[@Monosmith]

Such a supremely inspired melody, and yet it STILL doesn't do justice to the life of a young girl whose life was so perversely taken from her. I wish that I could say "at least" she is an inspiration for me and countless others through the precious truth she shares with us through her journal, but that is no true consolation. I mourn the loss of such a beautiful soul, and even though it can never be made up for, I live as goodly as I can to respect all the angels prematurely saw God.

[@garymussell4084]

For those who disbelieve, shame on you! The house is there in Amsterdam to visit, as are what remains of their items not seized by the Nazis. Every 12 year old girl should read the original published diary. Give it as a gift so her story is never forgotten.

[@invernessfan3017]

An amazing profound movie. Anne Frank was a great young woman, who we must remember.

[@doriemckay6935]

My fave S.T.had it on vinyl.

[@francescomazzella7380]

A jewel in heart :)

[@petergraham8681]

I loved this film when I was about 13 anyway & I always hoped I could obtain the film soundtrack via LP. But even in the early '60's it seemed to be out of print. What a shame. It is for me one of Newman's most moving scores although a style not so much in fashion these days. So much for fashion!

[@stephenlasko9217]

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[@attyrsa]

Brilliant score, one of the all-time greatest. But this is the Overture preceding the Main Title.

[@themagyarfiucska]

Breathtaking!

[@odilondasilvarocha]

Linda musica. Foi gravada pela orquestra 20th Century Strings.

[@ZPopZRock]

I visitied Anne Frank's hideout when I was in Amsterdam years ago. This is another very important post! ----------Ellen

[@waiwai1730]

Hello can anyone tell me the name of the music that was playing on the radio when everybody start dancing

[@gerardorodriguez7500]

😢😢😢

[@majemaje0805sweetvoice]

The role of Anne of the movie Anne's diary likes Millie Perkins from japan

[@ButterflyQueene07]

So beautiful! I could almost cry. Peter (Richard Beymer) is so handsome. Btw, how do you pronounce "Beymer"? I always have a difficult time figuring it out. RIP, Anne. You will always be remembered.

[@josephcarlbreil5380]

Pronounced 'bee-mer'.

[@puupydoger]

Oh lord have mercy on us, the most powerful genocide has just passed and what shall come next. I love her so.

[@titanicpiano14]

Check out my piano rendition of the Main Themes from Anne Frank!

[@Torapatapomme]

This is a fine re-recording but I still prefer the original version conducted by Alfred Newman himself. Both are available on most downloading and streaming sites.

[@crazyorganist1609]

Torapatapomme thats the one i have

[@michaelandrematrhews9972]

Those who disliked this composition are fans of Kanye West and Justin Bieber. Why do these people even bother coming in here.

[@dakotakelsey9800]

where can I watch the movie

[@askimbenimbabam]

hey i was wondering what does her diary help us to do?

[@zlumi428]

😊❤🎉

[@KasplazmTV]

couldve sworn someone responded to my comment on this video

[@Juliaflo]

Anneliese Marie Frank would have just turned 82.

[@hollydrucker3011]

To disbelieve is to disrespect the memory of the 6 million souls that have died. Shame on you... you do not know what you are talking about.

[@missbeautygurl34]

Dance moms brought me here!! lol

[@wwmexd4451]

How!??

[@BlueWhale544]

I love this movie and Millie Perkins so much! BTW Millie u got a sexy accent he ,he ,he ,he , he, he

[@josephcarlbreil5380]

Mediocre performance. Nothing beats the original soundtrack recording, which Newman recorded with the Graunke Symphony Orchestra in Munich because of an American Federation of Musicians strike at the time.

[@Canal_Wawanakwa]

Anne Frank? Tá mais para Anne Freak!