Who won the Oscar for scoring John Ford's The Informer?
Answer
Max Steiner
Max Steiner won the Oscar for scoring John Ford’s The Informer.
Steiner composed the score for Ford’s 1935 drama, adapted from Liam O’Flaherty’s novel about betrayal during the Irish War of Independence. The music helped create the film’s tense, tragic atmosphere as Gypo Nolan’s guilt closes in on him.
At the 8th Academy Awards, The Informer won four Oscars: Best Director for Ford, Best Actor for Victor McLaglen, Best Writing for Dudley Nichols, and Best Music (Scoring) for Steiner. A common mix-up is Richard Hageman, who composed music for several Ford films, including Stagecoach and The Long Voyage Home.