Anton Karas asked a stunned Karas if he would compose the music for the film. Karas protested, saying he had never actually written music. As Karas later told the story, the director insisted and invited Karas to England. The Austrian became homesick and asked to be allowed to return. Reed told him he could—as soon as he had written the music. Under this pressure Karas wrote his Harry Lime theme. The film—with the music a contributing factor—was a gigantic success, and Karas' life was changed drastically. As a result, he toured all over the world and performed for many celebrities, among them
Michael Korda number of books together including "Horse Housekeeping". Korda has written about his personal life and his hobbies. Korda is also an avid horseman and fox hunter and he authored "Horse People" and "Horse Housekeeping". Korda met his second wife, Margaret, while riding in Central Park. In 2001, Korda released "Country Matters" which chronicled his life at his second home, Stonegate Farm. Michael Korda Michael Korda (born 8 October 1933) is an English-born writer and novelist who was editor-in-chief of Simon & Schuster in New York City. Born in London, Michael Korda is the son of English actress Gertrude Musgrove, and