In brief
Arthur Freed (September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973) was an American lyricist and film producer best known for his contributions to the Hollywood musical genre during the Golden Age of cinema.
The family was Jewish and musically oriented, with Freed's father serving as a tenor and several siblings pursuing music-related paths: brother Walter as an organist, brothers Sydney and Clarence entering the recording industry, and brother Ralph later becoming a lyricist.
Photographs
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