Laddie Cliff
Laddie Cliff (born Clifford Albyn Perry; 3 September 1891 – 8 December 1937) was a British dancer, choreographer, actor, producer, writer, and director of comedy, musical theatre and film. He was noted for his versatility. His many London West End theatre appearances and films included a long association with fellow thespian Stanley Lupino. He was married to the actress Phyllis Monkman. He died in 1937 after a period of ill health. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Oxford (city in Oxfordshire, England), Died December 8, 1937
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1923
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 80515 | 10-in. | 8/10/1922 | Coal black mammy | Nora Bayes | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 80761 | 10-in. | 1/4/1923 | Coal black mammy | Al Jolson | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| OKeh | S-70766 | 10-in. | Aug. 1922 | Coal black mammy | Aileen Stanley | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Plaza | 5008 | 10-in. | approximately November-December 1922 | Coal black mammy | Billy Clark ; Bert Green | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Cliff, Laddie," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116702.
Cliff, Laddie. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116702.
"Cliff, Laddie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Cliff, Laddie - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr96044902
Wikidata: Laddie Cliff - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q21608024
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