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Franz Doelle was a German composer and conductor who was born on January 21, 1883, in Berlin, Germany. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Doelle showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at a young age. He later studied music at the Berlin Conservatory, where he was trained in composition, conducting, and piano performance. Doelle began his career as a conductor, leading orchestras in Berlin and other German cities. He also worked as a composer, writing music for films, operettas, and other theatrical productions. In the 1920s, he became one of the most popular composers of film music in Germany, working on over 200 films during his career. One of Doelle's most famous works is the song "Ein Freund, ein guter Freund" ("A Friend, a Good Friend"), which he wrote for the 1930 film "Die Drei von der Tankstelle" ("The Three from the Gas Station"). The song became a hit in Germany and has since been covered by many artists around the world. Doelle also wrote the music for several other popular films, including "Der Kongress tanzt" ("The Congress Dances") and "Die Frau meiner Träume" ("The Woman of My Dreams"). In addition to his work in film, Doelle also composed music for the stage. He wrote several operettas, including "Die Blume von Hawaii" ("The Flower of Hawaii"), which premiered in 1931 and became one of the most successful operettas of the era. Doelle's other operettas include "Die Dollarprinzessin" ("The Dollar Princess") and "Das Veilchen vom Montmartre" ("The Violet from Montmartre"). Doelle's music was known for its catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms. He was influenced by the popular music of his time, including jazz and swing, and incorporated these styles into his compositions. His music was often described as "light" or "entertaining," but it was also praised for its technical skill and musical sophistication. Despite his success as a composer, Doelle's career was cut short by the rise of the Nazi regime in Germany. He was Jewish, and his music was banned by the Nazis in 1933. Doelle was forced to flee Germany and eventually settled in the United States, where he continued to compose music for films and other productions. He died in New York City on November 5, 1965, at the age of 82. Today, Franz Doelle is remembered as one of the most important composers of film music in Germany during the early 20th century. His music continues to be performed and recorded, and his influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary composers. Despite the challenges he faced during his lifetime, Doelle's music remains a testament to his talent and creativity.

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