John William Kellette(June 1873 – August 7, 1922) was an American songwriter.[1]Kellette's most famous composition was "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles,"which was introduced in themusical revueThe Passing Show of 1918,which he wrote withJames Brockman,James Kendis, and Nat Vincent.[2]He also worked as a film director and acted in the filmsA Child of the Wild(1917) andMercy on a Crutch(1915).
John Kellette | |
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 1919 Paramount film crew at lunch, with director John Kellette in center in first row | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John William Kellette |
| Born | June 1873 Lowell,Massachusetts,United States |
| Died | 7 August 1922 (aged 48–49) |
| Genres | Broadwaymusicals,revues,show tunes |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter,composer,actor |
Filmography
edit- Mercy on a Crutch(1915)
- A Child of the Wild(1917), as A Tramp
- My Little Sister (1919 film),one of directors credited
References
edit- ^"John W Kellette".www.discogs.com.Retrieved31 July2012.
- ^"I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles".www.allmusic.com.Retrieved31 July2012.
External links
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