Frederic Arnold Kummer
Frederic Arnold Kummer Sr. (August 5, 1873 – November 22, 1943) was an American author, playwright and screenwriter. He also used the pseudonym Arnold Fredericks. Several of his works were made into movies. A caricature of him is on the wall of Sardi's restaurant. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Catonsville (census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States), Died November 22, 1943 (Baltimore (city in Maryland, United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1919 - 1920
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-24142 | 10-in. | 5/21/1920 | Once upon a time | Lambert Murphy | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 78819 | 10-in. | 11/19/1919 | Once upon a time | Fred Hughes | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 7063 | 10-in. | 12/12/1919 | Once upon a time | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kummer, Frederic Arnold," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102142.
Kummer, Frederic Arnold. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102142.
"Kummer, Frederic Arnold." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
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LCNAR: Kummer, Frederic Arnold, 1873-1943 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n50070253
Wikidata: Frederic Arnold Kummer - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q50254900
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