Phil Boutelje (August 6, 1895, in Philadelphia – July 29, 1979, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles)[1] was an American pianist, songwriter, composer, author and conductor.
Returning to civilian life, he played piano for several jazz groups, including Nick Lucas in 1922[2] and Paul Whiteman.
[3] Boutelje composed considerable music for film soundtracks, not always receiving credit for his contributions.
His chief musical collaborators included Ned Washington, Dick Winfree, Harry Tobias, Rubey Cowan, Foster Carling and Al Dubin.
In 1975 Boutelje married actress Babe London, whom he met after both retired to the Motion Picture Country Home at Woodland Hills, California.