About John Kellette
Lived 1873 – 1922 (aged 49). John Kellette was an American screenwriter, musician, songwriter, film director, actor and composer.
John William Kellette (June 1873 – August 7, 1922) was an American songwriter. Kellette's most famous composition was "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles," which was introduced in the musical revue The Passing Show of 1918, which he wrote with James Brockman, James Kendis, and Nat Vincent. He also worked as a film director and acted in the films A Child of the Wild and Mercy on a Crutch (1915).
Filmography Mercy on a Crutch (1915) A Child of the Wild (1917), as A Tramp My Little Sister (1919 film), one of directors credited
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Who was John Kellette?
American songwriter (1873-1922)
When was John Kellette born?
John Kellette was born on 1 June 1873 in Lowell.
When did John Kellette die?
John Kellette died on 7 August 1922 in Worcester.
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John Kellette was a screenwriter, musician, songwriter, film director, actor and composer.
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John Kellette was American.
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