Melville Gideon
Melville J. Gideon was an American composer, lyricist and performer of ragtime music, composing many themes for hit Broadway musicals including The Co-Optimists and The [Beauty Spot]. He was also a director, producer and performer. He was born in New [York City], and died in London, aged 49.
Among the songs he composed were "Arizona", "Washington Square", "I Never Realized" and "Crinoline Gown".