Edward Eliscu

Edward Eliscu (April 2, 1902, New York City – June 18, 1998, Newtown, Connecticut) was a lyricist, playwright, producer and actor. He attended the City College of New York where he attained a Bachelor of Science degree. He then began acting in Broadway plays. Eliscu's first film score was with Vincent Youmans and Billy Rose for the film "Great Day!".

infobox actor

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birthdate=birth date|1902|4|2
birthplace=New York City, New York
deathdate=death date and age|1998|6|18|1902|4|2
deathplace=Newtown, Connecticut
occupation=Stage actor, songwriter

He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1975.

elected film scores

*"Lady Fingers"
*"The Street Singer"
*"A Little Racketeer"
*"Frederika" (also librettist)
*"Meet the People" (also producer)
*"The Banker’s Daughter"
*"9:15 Revue"
*"The Garrick Gaieties (1930)"
*"The Little Show"
*"Flying Down to Rio""

elected collaborators

*Vincent Youmans
*Billy Rose
*Jay Gorney
*Henry Myers
*John Green
*Gus Kahn
*Vernon Duke
*Manning Sherwin
*Richard Myers
*Ned Lehac
*Billy Hill

elected hits

*"Happy Because I’m in Love"
*"Ankle Up the Altar"
*"Music Makes Me"
*"Orchids in the Moonlight"
*"Meet the People"
*"A Fellow and A Girl"
*"You Forgot Your Gloves"
*"They Cut Down the Old Pine Tree"

External links

*ibdb|39393
*imdb|0253697
* [http://songwritershalloffame.org/exhibit_home_page.asp?exhibitId=251 Songwriters Hall of Fame]