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George Lederer
American producer and director (1861-1938) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Washington Lederer (1861 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania[1] − October 8, 1938) was an American producer and director on Broadway from 1894 to 1931. He was the husband of actresses Reine Davies and Jessie Lewis and the father of Charles Lederer, Pepi Lederer, Glory Lederer and Geraldine Lederer.
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George Washington Lederer | |
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![]() George W. Lederer, 1914 or earlier | |
Born | 1861 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | October 8, 1938 (aged 76–77) |
Occupation | Broadway producer & director |
Spouse(s) |
Ida Florine Newcombe
(m. 1889; div. 1894)Adele Rice
(m. 1894; div. 1906)Jesse Lewis |
Children | 6, including George W. Lederer, Maitland Rice Lederer, Pepi Lederer, Charles Lederer Gloria Lederer, Geraldine Lederer |
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