Background
Gilbert, Louis Wolfe was born on August 31, 1886 in Odessa, Russia. Son of Alfred and March (Palma) Gilbert.
Gilbert, Louis Wolfe was born on August 31, 1886 in Odessa, Russia. Son of Alfred and March (Palma) Gilbert.
Brought to the United States, 1886, derivative citizen. Student in public schools, Philadelphia.
Columnist for New York Clipper, theatrical paper, 1908-1910. Vaudeville headliner, 1912-1935. Writer of songs including: Waiting for the Robert East. Lee, Ramona, The Peanut Vender, Jeannine, I Dream of Lilac Time, Down Yonder, Lucky Lindy, others
Member A.S.C.A.P. (directory).
Married Rose Hirshfield, March 7, 1939. Children: Ethel (Mistress Philip Bakerman), Ruth (Mistress Tony Pereira), Doris, Robert West., Ellen.