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Lester Lee (November 7, 1903 – June 19, 1956) was an American composer. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Original Song for the film Miss Sadie Thompson.[2] Lee was also well known as the co-writer of "Pennsylvania Polka".[3] Lee died in June 1956 of a heart attack in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 52.[3][4]

Lester Lee
Born(1903-11-07)November 7, 1903
New York, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 1956(1956-06-19) (aged 52)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationComposer
SpouseElpha Lee[1]
Children2[1]

Selected filmography



References


  1. 'Pennsylvania Polka' Composer Is Dead. Kentucky New Era. June 20, 1956. Retrieved October 14, 2021 via Google Books.
  2. "The 26th Academy Awards (1954) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  3. "Lester Lee, Composer, Is Dead At 51". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. June 21, 1956. p. 4. Retrieved October 14, 2021 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Rites Tomorrow For Lester Lee". Valley Times. North Hollywood, California. June 20, 1956. p. 2. Retrieved October 14, 2021 via Newspapers.com.



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[de] Lester Lee

Lester Lee (* 7. November 1903 in New York City; † 19. Juni 1956 in Los Angeles) war ein US-amerikanischer Komponist und Songschreiber.
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