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McElbert Moore

1892 – 1972

American writer

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About McElbert Moore

Lived 1892 – 1972 (aged 79).

McElbert Moore (July 2, 1892 – April 10, 1972) was an American playwright, screenwriter, and lyricist.

Born Elbert Francis Moore

He wrote several plays in the 1920s. He co-wrote screenplays for several films in the 1940s.

As a lyricist, he worked with Anton Lada and J. Fred Coots.

He married actress Margaret Moore. They wrote the song "Don't Take My Balloon".

Filmography Ever Since Venus (1944), co-writer with Arthur Dreifuss An Old Fashioned Girl (1949) Shamrock Hill (1949), co-writer with Arthur Hoerl There's a Girl in My Heart (1949), co-writer with Arthur Hoerl

Discography "Back Numbers in My Little Red Book" (1922), lyrics, music by J. Fred Coots "Only One" (1953), from Matinee Girl "Like-a-Me, Like-a-You, from Matinee Girl "When" (1953), from A Night in Paris (1926) "Why Should We Be Wasting Time?" from A Night in Paris, lyrics "Fascinating Lady" from A Night in Paris, lyrics

Theater The Eclipse (1922) Spice of 1922 (1922), lyrics Dew Drop Inn (1923) Plain Jane (1924) The Matinee Girl (1926) A Night in Paris (1926) Happy (1927) Zeppelin (1929) Hanky Panky The Bal Tabarin (1923) Innocent Eyes Hello Everybody Sittin Pretty Accidentally Yours Leave it to Me Junetime

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Important facts

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Education
Waltham High School
Also known as
Elbert Francis Moore

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Frequently asked questions

Who was McElbert Moore?

American writer (1892–1972)

When was McElbert Moore born?

McElbert Moore was born on 2 July 1892.

When did McElbert Moore die?

McElbert Moore died on 10 April 1972.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: McElbert Moore

· Wikidata: Q86163547

· DBpedia: McElbert Moore

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