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George White

Born March 12, 1892 · New York City, New York, USA

Died October 11, 1968 · aged 76

Born Eassy White in New York City (other sources claim his birth name as "George Weitz" and his birthplace as Toronto, Canada; he performed under all three names), White started his career as part of a dance team with partner Benny Ryan, performing in the burlesque circuit. He appeared in supporting roles in many Broadway shows, but it was his appearance in Florenz Ziegfeld's Ziegfeld Follies that…

Known For

Rhapsody in BlueRhapsody in Blue · 1945
Rhapsody in Blue
★ 6.61945
MovieMusicRomance
Fictionalized biography of George Gershwin and his fight to bring serious music to Broadway.
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.
Follow the LeaderFollow the Leader · 1930
Follow the Leader
★ 4.91930
MovieComedyRomance
A kooky waiter and sometimes vaudevillian promises to get his employer's daughter into a Broadway show. When he kidnaps the show's star, she gets her opportunity, as the understudy, to play the role and become a star herself.
George White's ScandalsGeorge White's Scandals · 1945
George White's Scandals
★ 6.51945
MovieComedy
Two couples work through their issues in this backstage Broadway musical.
Flying HighFlying High · 1931
Flying High
★ 5.81931
MovieRomanceComedy
An inventor and his lanky girlfriend set an altitude record in his winged contraption.
George White's ScandalsGeorge White's Scandals · 1934
George White's Scandals
★ 5.41934
MovieMusic
Reporter Miss Lee is looking for a story and approaches George White as he's assembling the latest edition of his famous revue. As it turns out, she has lots of backstage gossip to choose from
The Great San Francisco EarthquakeThe Great San Francisco Earthquake · 1988
The Great San Francisco Earthquake
1988
MovieDocumentaryHistory
An account of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the subsequent effort to rebuild.

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