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L. Wolfe Gilbert
Musical artist (1886–1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Louis Wolfe Gilbert (August 31, 1886 – July 12, 1970) was a Russian-born American songwriter of Tin Pan Alley. He is best remembered as the lyricist for "Ramona" (1928), the first movie theme song ever written.[1][2][3]
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L. Wolfe Gilbert | |
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![]() Gilbert in 1915 | |
Born | Louis Wolfe Gilbert (1886-08-31)August 31, 1886 Odessa, Russian Empire |
Died | July 12, 1970(1970-07-12) (aged 83) |
Other names | Wolfie Gilbert |
Occupation | Songwriter |
Years active | 1912–1945 |
Children | Doris Gilbert |
Musical career | |
Genres | Traditional pop |
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