Werner R. Heymann
Werner R. Heymann, born on February 14, 1896, in Königsberg, East-Prussia, Germany (now Kaliningrad, Russia), was a prominent figure in the film industry, known for his work as an original music composer.
Biography
Werner R. Heymann, born on February 14, 1896, in Königsberg, East-Prussia, Germany (now Kaliningrad, Russia), was a prominent figure in the film industry, known for his work as an original music composer. He began his career in the silent era, contributing to the score of the 1926 German Expressionist film 'Faust'. Heymann's work spanned over two decades, with notable credits including the comedies 'The Shop Around the Corner' (1940) and 'To Be or Not to Be' (1942), both directed by Ernst Lubitsch. He also composed the music for the 1952 film 'Alraune'.
