Anita Elson

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Anita Elson (1898 – 1985) was an American dancer and singer who appeared in revues in New York City and London, England,[1] 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.[2]

A success in the London production of Little Nellie Kelly earned her a spot in the cast of the 1924 Ziegfeld Follies.[3] 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.[4]

She recorded a duet with Leo Franklyn and another song with a chorus and an orchestra in London. The recording sessions occurred on February 26, 1926.[5]

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  1. ^ Europe's Newest of Dance Sensations, Lima News, April 15, 1923, pg. 48.
  2. ^ Article 8--No Title, New York Times, February 6, 1916, pg. X7.
  3. ^ Photo Standalone 2--No Title, New York Times, June 1, 1924, pg. RP2.
  4. ^ 11 Liners To Sail From Here Today, New York Times, August 2, 1924, pg. 11.
  5. ^ Ross Laird, Moanin' Low: A Discography of Female Popular Vocal Recordings, 1920 -1933, Greenwood Press, 1996, pg. 164.

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