Don Loper
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Don Loper (April 26, 1906 - November 22, 1972) Born in Toledo, Ohio was an American costume and necktie designer [1], as well as a screenwriter, choreographer, Associate Producer, actor [2], and assistant to MGM musicals producer Arthur Freed.
Loper is also known for introducing Judy Garland to her future husband, director Vincente Minnelli [3] (Meet Me in St. Louis).
Loper's work, some of which was designed for stars like Ella Fitzgerald [4] is featured in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art [5] and the California African American Museum [6].
He died in Santa Monica, California, from complications following a lung puncture.
