Lewis Gensler
Lewis E. Gensler was a prominent American composer, songwriter, author, and producer born on December 4, 1896, in New York City. He developed his musical skills under the tutelage of Louis Oesterle and gained recognition for his contributions to Broadway, where he composed scores for productions such as "Queen o' Hearts," "Be Yourself," "Captain Jinks," "Queen High," "Ups-a-Daisy," and "Ballyhoo of 1932." Gensler's career extended to Hollywood, where he wrote and produced films for Paramount, contributing notable songs to the film industry. He joined the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) in 1923, collaborating with renowned figures like Oscar Hammerstein II, Ira Gershwin, and Johnny Mercer. Among his popular compositions are "Will You Remember?," "Love Is Just Around the Corner," and "Keep Smiling at Trouble." Lewis E. Gensler passed away on January 15, 1978, in his hometown of New York City.