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Dave Dreyer

Illustration — Dreyer c. September 1929 Dave Dreyer (September 22, 1894 in Brooklyn, New York – March 1, 1967 in New York City) was an American composer and pianist. He started off as a pianist with vaudeville greats such as Al Jolson, Sophie Tucker, Belle Baker, and Frank Fay.

Dave Dreyer

This page from the September 1929 issue of Photoplay highlights the westward migration of songwriters to Hollywood, drawn by the booming film and music industries and the promise of success exemplified by the hit "California, Here I Come!" It explores how the motion picture industry has absorbed music publishing, elevating songwriters to new prominence in entertainment culture. People mentioned in

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Born
1894 · Brooklyn.
Died
1967 · New York City.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
composer · pianist · music publisher · songwriter
Known for
Me and My Shadow
Languages
English

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Illustration — Dreyer c. September 1929 Dave Dreyer (September 22, 1894 in Brooklyn, New York – March 1, 1967 in New York City) was an American composer and pianist. He started off as a pianist with vaudeville greats such as Al Jolson, Sophie Tucker, Belle Baker, and Frank Fay.

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Dave Dreyer (1894–1967) was an American composer, music publisher and pianist, among other activities. Born in Brooklyn, the composer died in New York City.

Works include Me and My Shadow. Languages used include English.

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