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Thomas Percival Montague Mackey (1 June 1894 – 23 November 1950) was a British pianist, composer and bandleader. He is particularly known for his work as a composer and musical director for films during the 1930s and 1940s.
Apr 13, 2014 · Note: Location of events unknown.Full titles read: "Now Pathetone presents another band well known to variety and broadcasting, PERCIVAL MACKEY AND HIS BOYS....
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Percival Mackey was born on 15 June 1894 in London, England, UK. He was a composer and actor, known for When Thief Meets Thief (1937), Charing Cross Road (1936) and Meet Sexton Blake! (1945). He was married to Monti Ryan. He died on 23 November 1950 in Edgeware, Middlesex, England, UK.
- Music Department, Composer, Actor
- June 15, 1894
- Percival Mackey
- November 23, 1950
A rare appearance by Mackey's band on the Electron label and quite a good version of this "blues fox-trot." London, 1928.
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Percival Mackey was an enduring presence on the UK music scene for over forty years, not only as a band leader, publisher, and band agent, but also an orchestrator/arranger of the first order for both film and theatre.
Feb 17, 2024 · Percival Mackey and His Band - Let's Be Sentimental (1930) From the London Musical “Little Tommy Tucker” 1929Recorded in London on October 23rd 1930Personnel:Percival Mackey directing: Jack...
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Jun 1, 2020 · The Sounds of Percival Mackey. Musician/composer Percival Mackey (Thomas Percival Montague Mackey, 1894-1950) made his biggest mark in films, though he also figures in British variety history. The son of a music publisher, Mackey was already playing piano professionally as a teenager.
