Mother Wore Tights (1947)

Born in Russia. Composer of scores, stock music and songs for American films from 1937. Songwriting credits include "You Make Me Feel So Young", "Five O'Clock Whistle", "Autumn Nocturne", "Nowhere Guy", "Somewhere in the Night", "You Do", "I Want To Be Teacher's Pet", "Give Me the Simple Life", "Wilhemina" and "Blue Drag." His partnership with Mack Gordon resulted in two Oscar® nominations.  Nominated for Music Best Song 1947: MOTHER WORE TIGHTS "You Do" - Music  Nominated for Music Best Song 1950: WABASH AVENUE "Wilhelmina" - Music 2 nominations