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Arthur Schwartz (1900-1984), a premier composer of American Popular Song during the mid-20th century, has been overlooked by historians. This first full-length biography covers his work on Broadway and in Hollywood, where he was known as the master of the intimate revue for his songs in the 1930s with Howard Dietz.

Schwartz wrote music for films in the 1940s--with Academy Award nominations for They''re Either Too Young or Too Old and A Gal in Calico--produced two popular movie musicals--Cover Girl and Night and Day--and was among the first songwriters to work in the new medium of television. The author describes his creative process and includes behind-the-scenes stories of each of his major musicals.

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: 1/21/2021 12:05:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476678818, 978-1476678818
      ISBN10: 1476678812

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Arthur Schwartz (1900-1984), a premier composer of American Popular Song during the mid-20th century, has been overlooked by historians. This first full-length biography covers his work on Broadway and in Hollywood, where he was known as the master of the intimate revue for his songs in the 1930s with Howard Dietz.

      Schwartz wrote music for films in the 1940s--with Academy Award nominations for They''re Either Too Young or Too Old and A Gal in Calico--produced two popular movie musicals--Cover Girl and Night and Day--and was among the first songwriters to work in the new medium of television. The author describes his creative process and includes behind-the-scenes stories of each of his major musicals.

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