Jose Iturbi
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Jose Iturbi (November 28, 1895 - June 28, 1980) was a Spanish conductor and pianist.
Iturbi was born in Valencia, Spain and died in Los Angeles. He appeared in several Hollywood films of the 1940s, notably playing himself in the 1943 musical, Thousands Cheer.
He was involved in a complex family custody battle in the 1940s that culminated in his former son-in-law kidnapping Iturbi's two granddaughters. Details (http://1947project.blogspot.com/2005/06/father-abducts-grandchildren-of-jose.html) Template:Artist-stub