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Publisher:
Miller Music Corporation  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12 in x 9 in; 30.48 cm x 22.86 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Date made:
1929
Description (Brief):
This sheet music is for the song “Great Day” whose lyrics were written by William Rose and Edward Eliscu, and whose music was composed by Vincent Youmans. The sheet music was published by the Miller Music Corporation in 1929, and was part of the “Miller Art Series.” The song is from a musical play of the same name that was unsuccessful on Broadway, but purchased by MGM to be made into a movie because of the popularity of the music. The movie was made, but never released because of studio dissatisfaction.
Location:
Currently not on view
ID Number:
1983.0424.005
Accession number:
1983.0424
Catalog number:
1983.0424.005
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-eb7c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_670819