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Frank, b. Philadelphia; conductor; studied to be chemical engineer, but after graduation decided on musical career; studied piano with Joseffy; active in radio programmes, esp. as cond.; appointed mus. dir. of Nat’l. Broadcasting Co., 1930, in which post has taken leading part in direction of musical programmes; he has appeared as guest cond. with other Amer. orchs.; hon. Mus. D., and Officer with Palms of the French Académie.