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Jack Yellen

Born July 6, 1892 · Raczki, Poland

Died April 17, 1991 · aged 98

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jack Selig Yellen (Jacek Jeleń; July 6, 1892 – April 17, 1991) was an American lyricist and screenwriter. He is best remembered for writing the lyrics to the songs "Happy Days Are Here Again", which was used by Franklin Roosevelt as the theme song for his successful 1932 presidential campaign, and "Ain't She Sweet", a Tin Pan Alley standard. Early life and e…

Known For

Love Is NewsLove Is News · 1937
Love Is News
6.31937
MovieRomanceComedy
When a crafty reporter uses false pretenses to get a story out of heiress Tony Gateson, she turns the tables on him, telling the press that they are engaged. Suddenly he's front page news, every salesman is at his doorstep, and he loses his job. A series of misadventures ensues with him alternately back on his job and fired and her ex-fiancé showing up.
King of JazzKing of Jazz · 1930
King of Jazz
6.31930
MovieMusic
A large-scale revue musical built around Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, presenting a series of musical performances, sketches, and staged tableaux in early two-color Technicolor, emblematic of Hollywood’s early sound-era “all-star” musical productions.
Little Miss BroadwayLittle Miss Broadway · 1938
Little Miss Broadway
6.51938
MovieDramaFamily
An orphan is provisionally adopted by the manager of a hotel populated by show business people. The hotel's owner doesn't like the entertainers and wants the girl returned to the orphanage.
Wake Up and LiveWake Up and Live · 1937
Wake Up and Live
6.21937
MovieMusic
Satire on radio, built around the supposed feud between bandleader Ben Bernie and journalist Walter Winchell.
George White's 1935 ScandalsGeorge White's 1935 Scandals · 1935
George White's 1935 Scandals
7.01935
MovieRomanceComedy
A Broadway producer discovers new talent in a small Georgia town and brings them to New York for his new show.
Submarine PatrolSubmarine Patrol · 1938
Submarine Patrol
6.71938
MovieAdventureDrama
A naval officer is demoted for negligence and put in command of a run-down submarine chaser with a motley crew.
Ali Baba Goes to TownAli Baba Goes to Town · 1937
Ali Baba Goes to Town
6.01937
MovieComedyFamily
While visiting Hollywood a starstruck movie fan (Eddie Cantor) fantasizes about himself cast in an Arabian adventure. Director David Butler's comedy--with many songs--also features Tony Martin, Roland Young, Gypsy Rose Lee (billed as Rose Hovick), John Carradine, June Lang, Virginia Field, Charles Lane, The Peters Sisters and many big-name guest stars playing themselves.
Sally, Irene and MarySally, Irene and Mary · 1938
Sally, Irene and Mary
6.81938
MovieComedyRomance
Manicurists Sally, Irene and Mary hope to be Broadway entertainers. When Mary inherits an old ferry boat, they turn it into a successful supper club.

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Sing, Baby, SingSing, Baby, Sing · 1936
Sing, Baby, Sing
6.01936
MovieMusic
The "Caliban-Ariel" romance of fiftysomething John Barrymore and teenager Elaine Barrie is spoofed in this delightful 20th Century Fox musical. Adolphe Menjou plays the Barrymore counterpart, a loose-living movie star with a penchant for wine, women, and more wine. Alice Faye plays a nightclub singer hungry for publicity. Her agent (Gregory Ratoff) arranges a "romance" between Faye and Menjou. Eventually Faye winds up with Michael Whalen, allowing Menjou to continue his blissful, bibulous bachelorhood. Sing, Baby, Sing represented the feature-film debut of the Ritz Brothers, who are in top form in their specialty numbers--and who are awarded a final curtain call after the "The End" title, just so the audience won't forget them (The same device was used to introduce British actor George Sanders in Fox's Lancer Spy [37]).

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