"Magic is in the Moonlight (Te Quiero Dijiste)," 1944
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Mexican-born composer and lyricist Maria Grever’s romantic ballad, "Magic is the Moonlight" ("Te Quiero, Dijiste") graced MGM's 1944 movie, Bathing Beauty. The film starred Red Skelton and Esther Williams and featured many on-screen performances by big band greats of the era. In the movie, Carlos Ramirez sang Grever's song in Spanish, accompanied by the Xavier Cugat Orchestra.
Mexican-born composer and lyricist Maria Grever’s romantic ballad, "Magic is the Moonlight" ("Te Quiero, Dijiste") graced MGM's 1944 movie, Bathing Beauty. The film starred Red Skelton and Esther Williams and featured many on-screen performances by big band greats of the era. In the movie, Carlos Ramirez sang Grever's song in Spanish, accompanied by the Xavier Cugat Orchestra.
Artifact
Sheet music
Date Made
1944
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2023.169.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 12.125 in
Width: 9 in
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