Arthur Schwartz, born November 25, 1900, in Brooklyn, New York, was an American
composer and film producer. He taught himself piano and began accompanying
silent films at age 14 before earning a law degree and practicing law. After
placing his first songs in the Broadway revue The New Yorkers (1927), he
abandoned his law practice to pursue music full time. He partnered with lyricist
Howard Dietz, producing hit songs such as "I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan"
and "Something to Remember You By". Schwartz composed music for Broadway shows,
including The Band Wagon (1931), and sco...