Gershe, Leonard

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Dates:
Birth 1922-06-10
Death 2002-03-09
Americans,

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Leonard Gershe was born in NY,1922; he began his career writing material for revues; he collaborated with composer Richard Adinsell on A Jabberwocky song and Sing, child, sing for the revue Tuppence coloured (1947); Gershe moved to Hollywood after forming a close professional relationship with composer-arranger Roger Edens and together they co-wrote Born in a trunk, performed by Judy Garland in A star is born (1954); his numerous credits include Destry Rides Again (1959), Funny Face (1957), Silk Stockings (1957), Butterflies are free (1969),, 40 Carats (1973), That's entertainment II (1976), The man in the Santa Claus suit (1978), and Snacks (1982); Gershe died in Beverly Hills, CA on March 9, 2002.

From the description of Papers 1944-2000; 1966-1990. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 320039415

Biography

Leonard Gershe was born in NY,1922. He began his entertainment career writing material for revues. He collaborated with composer Richard Adinsell on A Jabberwocky Song and Sing, for the revue Tuppence Coloured (1947). Gershe moved to Hollywood after forming a close professional relationship with composer-arranger Roger Edens and together they co-wrote Born In A Trunk, performed by Judy Garland in A Star Is Born (1954). His numerous credits include Destry Rides Again (1959), Funny Face (1957), Silk Stockings (1957), Butterflies are Free (1969), 40 Carats (1973), That's Entertainment II (1976), T he Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1978), and Snacks (1982). Gershe died in Beverly Hills, CA on March 9, 2002.

From the guide to the Gershe (Leonard) Papers, 1944-2000, (bulk 1900-1950), (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections.)

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