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Arthur Schwartz · Arts & Literature

What

Broadway composer

When

1900, Brooklyn, New York, United States — 1984, Kintnersville, Pennsylvania, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Arthur Schwartz is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Broadway composer

How & why

Arthur Schwartz (born to a Jewish family) was an American composer and film producer for the Broadway and Hollywood stage. Working chiefly with lyricist Howard Dietz, he wrote enduring standards such as 'Dancing in the Dark', 'That's Entertainment!' and 'You and the Night and the Music'. He trained as a lawyer before devoting himself to songwriting.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music

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Broadway composer

1900

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music