Anton Karas - Harry Lime Theme (1950) Anton Karas, an Austrian zither player, created the iconic "Harry Lime Theme," linked to the film "The Third Man." Born in Vienna in 1906, Karas loved the zither but struggled for success, often playing in small taverns. His life changed when director Carol Reed heard him play in Vienna and invited him to compose for "The Third Man." The "Harry Lime Theme" perfectly matched the film's noir atmosphere and the enigmatic character Harry Lime, played by Orson We