About Jay Blackton
Lived 1909 – 1994 (aged 84). Jay Blackton was an American composer and conducting.
Selected filmography
The Merry Widow (1952)
Oklahoma! (1955; co-won with Robert Russell Bennett and Adolph Deutsch)
Guys and Dolls (1955; co-nominated with Cyril J. Mockridge)
Androcles and the Lion (1967)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jay Blackton?
American composer (1909-1994)
When was Jay Blackton born?
Jay Blackton was born on 25 March 1909 in New York City.
When did Jay Blackton die?
Jay Blackton died on 8 January 1994 in Los Angeles.
What was Jay Blackton's occupation?
Jay Blackton was a composer and conducting.
What nationality was Jay Blackton?
Jay Blackton was American.
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