Born: February 5, 1902 in Warsaw, Poland Died: April 25, 1983 in Los Angeles, California, USA Kaper displayed musical talent as early as the age of seven when his family acquired a piano. His inclination to music led him to study both piano and composition, while also taking courses in law to satisfy his father...See full bio »
1941The Chocolate Soldier
(music: "While My Lady Sleeps" 1941 / "My Hero" 1909, "Thank the Lord the War Is Over" 1909, "Sympathy" 1909, "Seek the Spy" 1909, "Tiralala" 1909, "The Chocolate Soldier" 1909, "Forgive" 1909)
1938Everybody Sing
(music: "Cosi-Cosa" 1935 - uncredited / music: "Swing Mr. Mendelssohn" 1937, "The One I Love" 1937, "Down on Melody Farm" 1937, "The Show Must Go On" 1937 / as Kaper)
1937A Day at the Races
(music: "On Blue Venetian Waters" 1937 - uncredited, "Tomorrow Is Another Day" 1937 - uncredited, "All God's Chillun Got Rhythm" 1937 - uncredited, "Cosi-Cosa" 1935 - uncredited, "A Message from the Man in the Moon" 1937 - uncredited)
Born Bronislaw Kaper, his name was misread during his immigration years (the closing "w", hastily printed, was read as "u" by people not knowing the Slavic names). As a result, he is often, incorrectly, referred to as "Bronislau" Kaper - a name which does not exist and never has.
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