Oliver Morosco
Oliver Morosco (June 20, 1875 – August 25, 1945) was an American theatrical producer, director, writer, film producer, and theater owner. He owned the Morosco Photoplay Company. He brought many of his theater actors to the screen. Frank A. Garbutt was in charge of the film business. The company was merged with Adolph Zukor's Famous Players–Lasky Corporation in 1916. |
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Morosco, Oliver," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/112890.
Morosco, Oliver. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/112890.
"Morosco, Oliver." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.
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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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