Noted multi-talented individual, boasting a wide range of expertise as a producer, songwriter, composer, and author, received formal education at the prestigious University of Chicago and New York University.
Throughout his illustrious career, he made significant contributions to the world of music, penning numerous scores and libretti for Broadway productions. Prior to his transition to the entertainment industry, he held the esteemed position of managing editor at Cosmopolitan magazine from 1918 to 1919, followed by a stint as director general of Cosmopolitan Productions until 1924.
In 1924, he made the move to Hollywood, where he began his journey as a film producer. In 1933, he joined the esteemed organization ASCAP, and his extensive repertoire of popular song compositions includes the notable titles "American Serenade" (from "Her Regiment"),"Brothers", "Canzonetta", "Days That Used to Be", "Deep in Your Eyes", "First Love", "Girls Along Fifth Avenue", "Half Moon", "Her Regiment", "I'm in Love" (from "Apple Blossoms"),"I'll Be True to You", "Letter Song" (from "Apple Blossoms"),"Little Book" (from "The Half Moon"),"Little Girl's Goodbye" (from "Apple Blossoms"),"Little Old New York", "The Marriage Knot" (from "Apple Blossoms"),"Nancy's Farewell", "On Miami Shore", "Overture", "Second Violin", "Serenade", "Soldier Men", "Someday", "Sometime We Will Meet Again", "Star of Love", "Superlative Love", "Twixt Love and Duty", "When Knighthood Was in Flower", "When Wedding Bells are Ringing", "Who Can Tell?", and "You Are Free".
His personal life was marked by a loving relationship with his wife, Mabel Hollins, a talented British musical-comedy actress.
