Background
He was born in Brockville, Ontario, Canada and died in Albany, New New York
He was born in Brockville, Ontario, Canada and died in Albany, New New York
He played the romantic lead role in several Broadway musicals and is especially remembered for introducing two hit songs by George and Ira Gershwin: ""South Wonderful" (from Funny Face, 1927) and "Embraceable You" (from Girl Crazy, 1930). On stage
The Odds on Mistress Oakley (1944)
The American Way (1939)
A Divine Moment (1934)
Girl Crazy (1930)
Hello, Daddy (1928)
Here"s Howe (1928)
Funny Face (1927)
Betsy (1926)
Tip-Toes (1925)
Mercenary Mary (1925)
Little Jessie James (1923)
Lady Butterfly (1923)
Tangerine (1921)
Tickle Maine (1921)
Come Along (1919)
Mission Daisy (1914)
The Red Petticoat (1913)
On film
Lovin" the Ladies (1930)
Tanned Legs (1929)
The Very Idea (1929).