Worked in vaudeville with his brother Carl. Became a noted arranger for New York dance orchestras in the 1930's. Author of the textbook "F.Skinner's Simplified Method for modern arranging" (published 1934). Joined MGM in 1935, then moved to Universal (1938-1966) as composer/orchestrator. Became best known for his horror film scores (often alongside Hans J. Salter).
1940It's a Date
(music: "It Happened In Kaloha" 1940, "The Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomond" - uncredited / lyrics: "The Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomond" - uncredited)
1940I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby
(music: "Day by Day" - uncredited, "Sweetheart of Public School 59" - uncredited, "Tomato Juice Song" - uncredited)
1940La Conga Nights
(music: "Carmenita McCoy", "Havana", "Chance of a Lifetime")
1940Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
(writer: Some of the music cues came from the following films: / music: Some of the music cues came from the following films:)
Worked in vaudeville with his brother Carl. Became a noted arranger for New York dance orchestras in the 1930's. Author of the textbook "F.Skinner's Simplified Method for modern arranging" (published 1934). Joined MGM in 1935, then moved to Universal (1938-1966) as composer/orchestrator. Became best known for his horror film scores (often alongside Hans J. Salter).
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