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Elsie Janis (March 16, 1889 – February 26, 1956) was an American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter. Entertaining the troops during World War I immortalized her as "the sweetheart of the AEF" (American Expeditionary Force). Born Elsie Bierbower (or Beerbower) in Marion County, Ohio, she first took to the stage at age 2. By age 11, she was a headliner on the vaudeville circuit, performing under the name "Little Elsie". As she matured, using the stage name Elsie Janis, she began perfecting her comedic skills. Acclaimed by American and British critics, Janis was a headliner on... MORE

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Gene Rodemich Orch.- Margie (1921)

MARGIE Words by Benny Davis Music by J. Russel Robinson and Con Conrad Performed by Gene Rodemich's Orcheastra Recorded January 1921 Brunswick 2060 Eugene Frederick (Gene) Rodemich (1890 - 1934), was a pianist and orchestra leader of a semi-hot dance band in the early and mid 1920s. Rodemich was born in St. Louis, son of a dentist, Dr. Henry Rodemich, and wife Rose Rodemich. Gene Rodemich began his musical career in and near his home town as a pianist, later becoming conductor of a dance orchestra. He was accompanist for Elsie Janis on several tours, including one in Europe. Before starting in radio in New York, 1929, he had for three years been director and master of ceremonies at the Metropolitan Theatre, Boston. Rodemich was musical director of Van Beuren Studios, writing music for animated cartoons. He composed for many of the studio's other shorts, and for Frank Buck's first movie, Bring 'Em Back Alive (1932). He also conducted during numerous NBC programs and recorded for Brunswick Records. Rodemich became ill while making a recording with his orchestra, which had been accompanying a National Broadcasting Company program on Sunday nights. He insisted on continuing the recording although he had been stricken with a severe chill. He was taken to the Medical Arts Sanitarium, and died three days later of lobar pneumonia. He is buried in Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, New York. A widow, a son, and a daughter survived him.

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Walter Pidgeon - "What'll I Do" (1924)
What'll I Do Words and Music by Irving Berlin Sung by Walter Pidgeon Lester Hodges, piano Recorded July 15, 1924 HMV 1882 Walter Pidgeon was born September 23, 1897 in East St. John, New Brunswick Canada. He enlisted in the Canadian Army during World War ...
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Treasures of the Vanderbilt Cup Races
This eight-minute film features over 90 pieces of memorabilia associated with the Vanderbilt Cup Races (1904-1960) and the Long Island Motor Parkway (1908-1938). The Vanderbilia are from the Howard Kroplick Collection currently in safe storage for future ...
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JUDY GARLAND: 'YANKEE DOODLE BOY' WITH MICKEY ROONEY FROM 'BABES ON BROADWAY'.
Performed by Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney in the Ghost Theater Sequence of the film Babes on Broadway, 1941. Judy turned 19 as she began work on this film, which followed close on the heels of Life Begins for Andy Hardy.Judy had two hit songs from this ...
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Fo' de Law'd's Sake Play A Waltz
Victor (purple label) Record #60091, "Fo' de Law'd's Sake Play A Waltz", sung by Elsie Janis (1912). Played on a Columbia BI 'Sterling' Disc Graphophone, circa 1910. A ballad of the unfortunate effects of catchy ragtime tunes. Note the musical quotes in t...
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The 1906 Broadway Musical "The Vanderbilt Cup"
No greater evidence of the success of the Vanderbilt Cup Race emerged than when popular culture embraced it. In January 1906, the two races inspired a Broadway musical titled, aptly enough, The Vanderbilt Cup, starring 17-year old sensation Elsie Janis, w...
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PETER MINTUN: Paramount On Parade (Elsie Janis-Jack King) 1930
Although this song does not appear in any known print of the film 'Paramount On Parade,' the song was utilized as a march for newsreel and promotional films issued by Paramount.
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Elsie Janis Performs "Fo' de Law'd's Sake Play a Waltz"
Elsie Janis (1889-1956) was an exceptionally popular American entertainer, noted also as a composer (such as this song) and screenwriter. She gained extraordinary fame for her efforts entertaining US and Allied troops during World War I. This 1912 recordi...
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Elsie Janis sings 'Florrie Was a Flapper,' London, 1914
Elsie Janis (1889-1956) was already a star in the United States when made her first appearance in London at the Palace Theatre in the revue The Passing Show, produced on 20 April 1914. 'In the course of the programme,' reported The New York Times (21 June...