What 1935 American film was scored by a composer of Jewish descent?
Franz Waxman Franz Waxman ( ; born Franz Wachsmann, 24 December 190624 February 1967) was a German and American composer of Jewish descent, known primarily for his work in the film music genre. His film scores include "Bride of Frankenstein", "Rebecca", "Sunset Boulevard", "A Place in the Sun", "Stalag 17", "Rear Window", "Peyton Place", "The Nun's Story", and "Taras Bulba". He received twelve Academy Award nominations, and won two Oscars in consecutive years (for "Sunset Boulevard" and "A Place in the Sun"). He also received a Golden Globe Award for the former film. Bernard Herrmann said that the score for "Taras Bulba" was the most wonderful thing.
Gloria Wilson Swisher Gloria Wilson Swisher (born 1935) is an American composer, music educator and pianist.