One of the more striking elements of Queenie is its score by Georges Delerue. The miniseries of Queenie throws in plenty of drama along the way: poverty, prejudice, rape, an unjust accusation of murder-all before Queenie Kelley (Mia Sara) flees her native India for England, where, after further travails, she approaches film stardom. She was, in fact, born in Bombay, and her mother was Ceylonese, and Queenie was terrified that knowledge of her mixed-race heritage might destroy her career. Oberon, often celebrated for her “exotic beauty,” claimed to the end of her life that she was an Englishwoman born and raised in Tasmania.
Informative liner notes by Julie Kirgo plus dramatic graphic design by Joe Sikoryak enhance powerhouse score by France’s most tuneful, romantic film composer ever! Georges Delerue conducts.Īiring on ABC over two nights in May of 1987, Queenie was based on Michael Korda’s fictionalized account of actress Merle Oberon, second wife of his uncle, Sir Alexander Korda. Queenie offers some of his most haunting ideas! In scoring for the majestic settings, along with a large orchestra, Delerue writes parts for tabla, sitar for India colors as well as brass for British pomp and splendor! Massive score prepared for release by Nick Redman, Mike Matessino from original elements vaulted at 20th Century Fox. Delerue finds material inspiring, responds with one of his finest “period” scores full of sweeping ideas for rich locales, gorgeous love themes, dramatic flourishes, more! Delerue always favored themes written in minor keys imparting tenderness, sadness over more saccharine moods.
Story chronicles early life of Merle Oberon, from birthplace in India through numerous hardships, then moves on to her marriage to Sir Alexander Korda and eventual career as famed British actress. Composed and Conducted by GEORGES DELERUEįabulous treat for Georges Delerue fans! First-ever release of his magnificent, epic-scale score for ABC two-part mini-series with Mia Sara, Kirk Douglas, Martin Balsam, Claire Bloom, directed by Larry Peerce, from Michael Korda’s novel.
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