Used Vintage Piano Roll - The River Kwai March | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
This authentic vintage piano roll features "The River Kwai March," the iconic theme from the 1957 Academy Award-winning film "The Bridge on the River Kwai." Compatible with player pianos and automatic piano systems, this original perforated paper roll brings the stirring military march and memorable whistling melody directly to your instrument, offering a unique piece of cinematic history from one of Hollywood's greatest war films.
Product Overview
This vintage piano roll contains the complete performance of "The River Kwai March," one of cinema's most recognizable and enduring film themes. Based on the traditional British military tune "Colonel Bogey March," this adaptation became synonymous with the epic David Lean film and its powerful portrayal of wartime drama and human resilience. The perforated paper roll was precisely manufactured to recreate the march's distinctive rhythmic drive, memorable melodic phrases, and the military precision that made it an instant classic in film music history.
The composition represents a masterful example of how traditional military music could be adapted for cinematic storytelling, creating a theme that perfectly captured the film's blend of military discipline, British resolve, and wartime irony. This piano roll preserves the musical essence of a film that won seven Academy Awards and became a cornerstone of epic war cinema, offering both the martial vigor of a traditional march and the dramatic weight of serious filmmaking.
Ideal For
- Player piano owners seeking film music and military march repertoire
- Collectors of vintage piano rolls and classic film music memorabilia
- War film enthusiasts and classic cinema aficionados
- Music educators demonstrating military music and film scoring
- March music collectors and traditional military music enthusiasts
- Vintage piano restoration specialists and automatic piano enthusiasts
Key Features
Academy Award-Winning Film Classic
Features the iconic march from the 1957 Best Picture winner "The Bridge on the River Kwai," one of cinema's greatest war epics and musical moments.
Traditional Military Heritage
Based on the beloved "Colonel Bogey March," representing the rich tradition of British military music adapted for dramatic cinematic storytelling.
Authentic Vintage Construction
Original perforated paper roll with precise hole patterns designed to recreate the march's distinctive rhythm and memorable melodic phrases on player piano systems.
Epic Cinema Legacy
Preserves the musical essence of David Lean's masterpiece, capturing both the martial vigor and dramatic weight that defined epic war filmmaking.
Functional Vintage Condition
Used vintage condition with paper roll intact and ready for use in compatible player piano and automatic piano systems.
What's Included
- Original vintage piano roll for "The River Kwai March"
- Complete perforated paper performance roll
- Authentic 1950s-era musical technology
- Note: Compatible player piano system required for use
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Song Title | The River Kwai March |
| Format | Perforated paper piano roll |
| Era | 1950s |
| Musical Genre | Film Music/Military March |
| Original Film | The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) |
| Musical Basis | Colonel Bogey March |
| Film Director | David Lean |
| Awards | Associated with Academy Award Best Picture |
| Musical Style | Military march with cinematic adaptation |
| Compatibility | Player pianos and automatic piano systems |
| Condition | Used vintage condition |
| SKU | 9542 |
Experience Epic Cinema History Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to explore our collection of vintage piano accessories, film music rolls, and player piano technology. Whether you're maintaining a vintage player piano, collecting classic film music memorabilia, or exploring the military march traditions that influenced cinema's golden age, our knowledgeable staff can help you discover unique pieces of musical and cinematic heritage.
