Dorothy Duncan, a multifaceted talent, was a renowned composer, songwriter, and entertainer, notable for being one half of the illustrious Duncan Sisters duo.
As a prominent figure on the Broadway stage, Dorothy played the role of Eva in the hit musical "Topsy and Eva", collaborating with her sister Rosetta to pen original songs for the production.
In addition to her work on "Topsy and Eva", Dorothy and Rosetta co-starred in various other theatrical ventures, including "Doing Our Bit", "She's a Good Fellow", and "Tip Top", as well as making appearances in vaudeville.
In 1942, Dorothy joined the esteemed American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP),and her notable songwriting credits include popular hits such as "Do Re Mi", "I Never Had a Mammy", "The Moon Am Shinin'", "Someday Soon", "Los Angeles", "Hollywood Belongs to the World", and "United We Stand".
