Harry Owens

Birth : 1902-04-18, O'Neill, Nebraska, USA

Death : 1986-12-12

History

Harry Owens, leader of Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians, was an American composer, bandleader and songwriter best known for his song "Sweet Leilani".

Movies

Hello Aloha
Self - Orchestra leader (voice) (uncredited)
In the city, Goofy finds his daily job much too stressful so he decides to leave this hustle and bustle for a more peaceful life in the tropics. He finds life there most enjoyable collecting shells from the beach, making a hut in which to live, getting back to nature, and even joining in the big luau feast (with meals such as shark fin soup). Yes, Goofy thinks nothing can go wrong in this paradise...until the natives need to sacrifice someone to their volcano.
It's a Date
Royal Hawaiians Orchestra Leader
An aspiring actress is offered the lead in a major new play, but discovers that her mother, a more seasoned performer, expects the same part. The situation is further complicated when they both become involved with the same man.
Cocoanut Grove
Hula Harry - Band Leader
Band tries to get an audition for a job at a prestigious nightclub.
Pacific Paradise
Himself - Bandleader of Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians
In this MGM Miniature Musical, Harry Owens and his orchestra perform several song numbers.