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American composer renowned for his contributions to Broadway musicals, Hollywood film scores, and the Great American Songbook during the early 20th century.Prolific Tin Pan Alley composer who began as a song plugger in Boston. Collaborated extensively with lyricist Dorothy Fields, creating standards like 'I Can't Give You Anything But Love' and 'On the Sunny Side of the Street.' Scored over 20 films and received an Academy Award nomination....