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 | Broadway musicals, revues, show tunes |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, composer, actor |
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 the musical revue The Passing Show of 1918, which he wrote with James Brockman, James Kendis, and Nat Vincent. [2] He also worked as a film director and acted in the films A Child of the Wild (1917) and Mercy on a Crutch (1915).
Filmography
- Mercy on a Crutch (1915)
- A Child of the Wild (1917), as A Tramp
- My Little Sister (1919 film), one of directors credited
References
- ^ "John W Kellette". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
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