David Buttolph
David Buttolph was an American figure in the film industry known for contributions to music in cinema. Born on August 3, 1902 in New York City, New York, USA, Buttolph worked in the musical departments of several films during the late 1930s and 1940s.
Biography
David Buttolph was an American figure in the film industry known for contributions to music in cinema. Born on August 3, 1902 in New York City, New York, USA, Buttolph worked in the musical departments of several films during the late 1930s and 1940s. Their role involved composing, arranging, or directing music to support the storytelling and atmosphere of the productions.
Buttolph’s credited work includes providing additional music for Ball of Fire in 1941, contributing music to The Return of Frank James in 1940, serving as music director for The Gorilla in 1939, and composing original music for Colorado Territory in 1949. These credits reflect involvement in the musical scoring process, whether through original compositions or supplementary arrangements. The scope of their contributions…




