Victor Schertzinger

Birth Name:

Victor L. Schertzinger

Birth Place:

Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Director, Music department, Writer, Producer

Known for collaborating with actors James Cagney, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Charles Ray
Had two daughters, Patricia and Paula, with Julia E․ Nicklin
After garnering attention for his violin playing at age four, Schertzinger went on to appear in a number of orchestras, including the Victor Herbert Orchestra and the John Philip Sousa band
Worked as a songwriter for producer Oliver Morosco
Studied music at the University of Brussels before composing his first orchestral film accompaniment for 1916's "Civilization․"
Composed his best-known songs "I Remember You" and "Tangerine" for the 1942 film "The Fleet's In․"
Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960

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