Deutsch, Adolph, 1897-1980

Adolph Deutsch was a composer and arranger for Paul Whiteman's band and for many motion pictures, including "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Apartment". He was born in London and emigrated to the United States in 1910. He began his musical career in New York and spent three seasons with Paul Whiteman's Music Hall before moving to California. He scored more than seventy-five films and won three Academy Awards. He was the founder of the Screen Composers Association, which enhanced the status of film composers. He won recognition for this work from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.

From the description of Adolph Deutsch papers, 1907-1960. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 62476765

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