Bert Hanlon

Bert Hanlon

Deceased · Born: Aug 19, 1890 · Died: Jan 1, 1972

Personal Details

BornAug 19, 1890 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Noted composer, songwriter, actor, author, and director, this exceptional individual boasts a multifaceted career that has spanned the vaudeville, Broadway musical, and film industries, showcasing a remarkable talent for crafting special material for films.

The individual's multifaceted talents extended far beyond his creative endeavors, as he successfully assumed the role of publicity director for Yonkers Raceway, thereby demonstrating his remarkable versatility and capacity to excel in a wide range of fields.

In 1923, he had the distinction of being accepted into the prestigious American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP),where he had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most renowned musicians of his time, including the illustrious Walter Donaldson, the talented James Hanley, the accomplished Al Bryan, the prolific Harry Tierney, the innovative Harry Akst, and the accomplished Milton Ager.

Noted music composer, whose remarkable body of work has left an indelible mark on the industry, has authored a plethora of beloved song creations, with standout masterpieces such as the legendary "M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I", "Round on the End, High in the Middle", "Far Far Away in Rockaway", "I'd Love to Be a Monkey in the Zoo", "Four Little Walls and Me", "Omaha", and "Vamping Rose".

Career

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1949
The Great Sinner
The Great Sinner as Porter (uncredited)
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All the King's Men
All the King's Men as Editor (uncredited)
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1948
Force of Evil
Force of Evil as Cigar man (uncredited)
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1946
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1945
Salty O'Rourke
Salty O'Rourke as Tony (uncredited)
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1943
Coney Island
Coney Island as Saloon Patron
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1942
The Big Street
The Big Street as Philly the Weeper (Uncredited)
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Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim as Clerk (uncredited)
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1939
Sweepstakes Winner
Sweepstakes Winner as Poolroom Guard
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Invisible Stripes
Invisible Stripes as Shorty - Mug at Party (uncredited)
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Naughty But Nice
Naughty But Nice as Arranger Johnny Collins (uncredited)
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The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties as Pianist (uncredited)
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1938
Boy Meets Girl
Boy Meets Girl as Song Writer
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{"id":73230,"title":"Park Avenue Logger","year":"1937","character":"Nick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/park-avenue-logger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73230.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73230.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
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Double or Nothing
Double or Nothing as Nick Praxitales
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1936
Big Brown Eyes
Big Brown Eyes as Farrell (Uncredited)
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1935
Baby Face Harrington
Baby Face Harrington as Waiter with Eggs (uncredited)
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Two for Tonight
Two for Tonight as Census Taker
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Chinatown Squad
Chinatown Squad as John Graham
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{"id":75196,"title":"Too Busy to Work","year":"1932","character":"Pete","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/too-busy-to-work-1932","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75196.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75196.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
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The Golden West
The Golden West as Dennis Epstein
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1936
Big Brown Eyes
Big Brown Eyes as Screenplay