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

A multifaceted individual with a diverse range of talents, this notable figure was educated at the esteemed City College of New York. His impressive career spanned numerous creative fields, including vaudeville, Broadway musicals, and films. He wrote bespoke material for films and served as a dialogue director, showcasing his versatility.

In addition to his artistic pursuits, this individual held a position as publicity director for the Yonkers Raceway, demonstrating his ability to excel in various roles. His membership in ASCAP, which he joined in 1923, allowed him to collaborate with a range of notable composers and songwriters, including Walter Donaldson, James Hanley, Al Bryan, Harry Tierney, Harry Akst, and Milton Ager.

His impressive repertoire of popular song compositions includes iconic titles such as "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", leaving a lasting legacy in the world of music.

Career

1949
The Great Sinner
The Great Sinner as Porter (uncredited)
All the King's Men
All the King's Men as Editor (uncredited)
1948
Force of Evil
Force of Evil as Cigar man (uncredited)
1946
1945
Salty O'Rourke
Salty O'Rourke as Tony (uncredited)
1943
Coney Island
Coney Island as Saloon Patron
1942
The Big Street
The Big Street as Philly the Weeper (Uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim as Clerk (uncredited)
1940
The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter as Davenport (uncredited)
1939
Sweepstakes Winner
Sweepstakes Winner as Poolroom Guard
Invisible Stripes
Invisible Stripes as Shorty - Mug at Party (uncredited)
Naughty But Nice
Naughty But Nice as Arranger Johnny Collins (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties as Pianist (uncredited)
1938
Boy Meets Girl
Boy Meets Girl as Song Writer
Double or Nothing
Double or Nothing as Nick Praxitales
1936
Big Brown Eyes
Big Brown Eyes as Farrell (Uncredited)
1935
Baby Face Harrington
Baby Face Harrington as Waiter with Eggs (uncredited)
Two for Tonight
Two for Tonight as Census Taker
Chinatown Squad
Chinatown Squad as John Graham
1932
The Golden West
The Golden West as Dennis Epstein
1936
Big Brown Eyes
Big Brown Eyes as Screenplay