Paul Sawtell

Paul Sawtell (February 3, 1906 – August 1, 1971) was a Polish film score composer. Sawtell began his career with RKO, and eventually joined Universal Pictures. Sawtell worked on many western and horror films, and also scored the Sherlock Holmes films The Pearl of Death and The Scarlet Claw. In the late 1940s, Sawtell returned to RKO. He also worked for various independent producers, including Eagle-Lion Films' production of T-Men (1947). His also... more

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  • Feb 3, 1906

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  • Aug 1, 1971 (age 65 years)

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