Charles Rudolf Friml (December 7, 1879 – November 12, 1972) was a Czech-born
composer of
operettas,
musicals, songs and piano pieces, as well as a
pianist. After musical training and a brief performing career in his native
Prague, Friml moved to the United States, where he became a composer. His best-known works are
Rose-Marie and
The Vagabond King, each of which enjoyed success on
Broadway and in London and were adapted for film.