Francis Chagrin

Francis Chagrin
Born
Alexander Paucker

(1905-11-15)November 15, 1905
DiedNovember 10, 1972(1972-11-10) (aged 66)
OccupationComposer

Francis Chagrin (born Alexander Paucker, 15 November 1905 – 10 November 1972), was a composer of film scores and popular orchestral music, as well as a conductor. He was also the "organizer and chief moving spirit" who founded the Society for the Promotion of New Music.