Constantin Bakaleinikoff

(26 April 1896, Moscow, Russian Empire – 3 September 1966). Сomposer. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory. Following the Russian revolution he migrated to the USA. Constantin worked as a conductor for the Los Angeles Philharmonic before beginning his Hollywood career as a freelance composer. He became a musical director at Paramount Pictures, followed by MGM, also worked briefly at Columbia, and later for independent Grand National Pictures. Siblings Владимир Бакалейников, Николай Бакалейников and Mischa Bakaleinikoff, also famous musical figures