Anita Elson
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Anita Elson was an American dancer and singer who appeared in revues in New York City
and London, England, in the early 20th century.
She performed in The Cohan Revue-(1916), a production of George M. Cohan
. The show debuted at the Astor Theatre in February 1916. Cohan managed the venue and wrote both book, lyrics, and tunes for the presentation. A long list of entertainers who participated included Valli Valli
, Elizabeth Murray, Lila Rhodes, and Juliet Delf.
A success in the London production of Little Nellie Kelly earned her a spot in the cast of the 1924 Ziegfeld Follies
. Elson was aboard the RMS Olympic
of the White Star Line
when it departed New York City
for Cherbourg, France and
Southampton, England, on August 2, 1924.
On 26th February, 1926 she recorded a duet with Leo Franklyn and two songs with chorus and orchestra in London. These were from the Revue at the New Oxford Thatre and were issued on HMV B2279-80.
in the early 1900's she was one of anumber of starlets (50) featured on cards given away by the Hignett cigarette company of Great Britain in their CHESS cigarette packets
New York City
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and London, England, in the early 20th century.
She performed in The Cohan Revue-(1916), a production of George M. Cohan
George M. Cohan
George Michael Cohan , known professionally as George M. Cohan, was a major American entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and producer....
. The show debuted at the Astor Theatre in February 1916. Cohan managed the venue and wrote both book, lyrics, and tunes for the presentation. A long list of entertainers who participated included Valli Valli
Valli Valli
Valli Valli, born Valli Knust , was a musical comedy actress and silent film performer born in Berlin, Germany. She was descended from an old English family and lived most of her life in England. Her brother was a captain in the Royal Fusiliers, who fought for the British in France in World War I...
, Elizabeth Murray, Lila Rhodes, and Juliet Delf.
A success in the London production of Little Nellie Kelly earned her a spot in the cast of the 1924 Ziegfeld Follies
Ziegfeld Follies
The Ziegfeld Follies were a series of elaborate theatrical productions on Broadway in New York City from 1907 through 1931. They became a radio program in 1932 and 1936 as The Ziegfeld Follies of the Air....
. Elson was aboard the RMS Olympic
RMS Olympic
RMS Olympic was the lead ship of the Olympic-class ocean liners built for the White Star Line, which also included Titanic and Britannic...
of the White Star Line
White Star Line
The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company or White Star Line of Boston Packets, more commonly known as the White Star Line, was a prominent British shipping company, today most famous for its ill-fated vessel, the RMS Titanic, and the World War I loss of Titanics sister ship Britannic...
when it departed New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
for Cherbourg, France and
Southampton, England, on August 2, 1924.
On 26th February, 1926 she recorded a duet with Leo Franklyn and two songs with chorus and orchestra in London. These were from the Revue
in the early 1900's she was one of anumber of starlets (50) featured on cards given away by the Hignett cigarette company of Great Britain in their CHESS cigarette packets
External links
- Anita Elson National Portrait Gallery photo
- Anita Elson image from the National Portrait Gallery
- Anita Elson New York Public LibraryNew York Public LibraryThe New York Public Library is the largest public library in North America and is one of the United States' most significant research libraries...
Digital Gallery photo