Oliver Morosco

Oliver Morosco (June 20, 1875 – August 25, 1945) was an American theatrical producer, director, writer, film producer, and theater owner. He owned Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company. He brought many of his theater actors to the screen. Frank A. Garbutt was in charge of the film business. It merged with Adolph Zukor's Famous Players-Lasky Corporation in 1916.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 20, 1875 (Logan), Died August 25, 1945 (Hollywood)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1913 - 1928

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, arranger

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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-13146	10-in.	4/16/1913	Hawaiian melodies	Walter Kolomoku	Steel guitar solo, with instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	arranger
Victor	B-13779	10-in.	9/15/1913	My wonderful dream girl	John Barnes Wells	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	E26954-E26955	10-in.	3/13/1928	Marcheta	Karl Priester	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist

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Wikipedia: Oliver Morosco

LCNAR: Morosco, Oliver, 1876-1945 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2005117638

Wikidata: Oliver Morosco - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7087706

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/21885825

ISNI: 0000 0000 4841 1950 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000048411950

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