Today is the birthday of Arthur Freed (Arthur Grossman, 1894-1973). Born in Charleston, raised in Seattle, he launched his professional career in Chicago as a song plugger and piano player. One of his first partners was Louis Silvers; the two wrote song material for Gus Edwards‘ vaudeville kiddie act and for other revues. Freed also […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:42AM on September 9, 2013