Robert Katscher(1894-1942)

Robert Katscher was born on 20 May 1894 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]. He was a writer and composer, known for Sweet and Lowdown (1999), Wonder Bar (1934) and The Star of Valencia (1933). He died on 23 February 1942 in Hollywood, California, USA.

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Born
- May 20, 1894
- Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Died
- February 23, 1942
- Hollywood, California, USA
Other works
You Never Know (1938). Opened on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre on September 21st. Based on Siegfried Geyer's play Candlelight. Directed by Rowland Leigh and George Abbott. Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter with additional music and lyrics by Dana Suesse, Robert Katscher, Rowland Leigh, Alex Fogarty and Edwin Gilbert. Cast: Clifton Webb, Libby Holman, Lupe Velez, Toby Wing, Rex O'Malley and the Debonaires (see Harry Murray). Despite the stellar talent involved, the play was plagued with problems and closed after 73 performances. For additional details see Lupe Velez or Libby Holman under their Other Works.

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