Filmography and Reviews


Kay Thompson contributed to film as a composer, arranger, singer and actress. One of Kay’s greatest influences was in those she coached, Lena Horne, Judy Garland, and Liza Minnelli. As the vocal coach and arranger for MGM in the 1940’s, Kay put her mark upon the greatest young Hollywood starlets.

Kay's Filmography is available on the Internet Movie Database.

Search for films on the UNC-CH FilmFinder.

Film Reviews

"Funny Face." L’Ange des Enfants: Audrey Hepburn. 1998-2003.
http://www.audrey1.com/films/funny.html
A page from an Audrey Hepburn filmography with critiques, lyrics, and many delightful anecdotes about the filming of Funny Face.

Variety Film Reviews. Vol.7 - 1943-1948. New York: Garland, 1983.
[PN 1995 .V34 Davis Ref. Row 17].

July 28, 1943 - I Dood It - arranger

April 5, 1944 - Meet the People - arranger

April 26, 1944 - Two Girls and a Sailor - composer, credited with vocal arrangements

May 23, 1945 - Thrill of a Romance - composer, arranger

July 25, 1945 - Weekend at the Waldorf - arranger, credited with music

August 15, 1945 - Ziegfeld Follies - credited with songs

January 2, 1946 - The Harvey Girls - arranger, credited with vocals

March 20, 1946 - The Kid From Brooklyn - arranger, credited with role of Matron

August 28, 1946 - No Leave, No Love - composer, credited with vocal arrangements

November 13, 1946 - Till the Clouds Roll By - credited with vocal arrangements

December 3, 1947 - Good News - credited with arrangements

Variety Film Reviews. Vol.9 - 1954-1958. New York: Garland, 1983.
[PN 1995 .V34 Davis Ref. Row 17].

February 13, 1957 - Funny Face - arranger, credited with role of Maggie Prescott

Variety Film Reviews. Vol.12 - 1968-1970. New York: Garland, 1983.
[PN 1995 .V34 Davis Ref. Row 17].

May 20, 1970 - Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon - credited with role of Miss Gregory

New York Times Film Reviews - 1939-1948. New York: NY Times, 1970.
[PN1995 .N4 v.3 Davis Ref. Row 17].
New York Times Historical Newspaper - available through UNC-CH Libraries.

November 11, 1943 - I Dood It - credited with music and lyrics

April 14, 1944 - Broadway Rhythm - arranger

June 15, 1944 - Two Girls and a Sailor - composer, arranger

September 8, 1944 - Meet the People - arranger

May 25, 1945 - Thrill of a Romance - composer, arranger

October 5, 1945 - Weekend at the Waldorf - arranger

January 25, 1946 - The Harvey Girls - arranger

March 23, 1946 - Ziegfeld Follies - credited with music and lyrics

April 19, 1946 - The Kid From Brooklyn - arranger, role of Matron

October 19, 1946 - No Leave, No Love - composer, arranger

December 6, 1946 - Till the Clouds Roll By - arranger

December 5, 1947 - Good News - arranger

New York Times Film Reviews - 1949-1958. New York: NY Times, 1970.
[PN1995 .N4 v.4 Davis Ref. Row 17].
New York Times Historical Newspaper - available through UNC-CH Libraries.

March 29, 1957 - Funny Face - arranger, credited with role of Maggie Prescott

New York Times Film Reviews -1969-1970. New York: NY Times, 1971.
[PN1995 .N4 Davis Ref. Row 17].
New York Times Historical Newspaper - available through UNC-CH Libraries.

July 2, 1970 - Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon - credited with role of Miss Gregory

Television Reviews

Variety Television Reviews. Vol. 5 - 1954-1056 Ed. Howard H. Prouty. New York: Garland, 1989.
[PN1992.3 .U5 v36 Davis Ref. Row 17].

November 28, 1956 - Playhouse 90
This episode of Playhouse 90 included the first dramatization of Eloise. Kay was horrified and vowed never to allow another.


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