Harold Purcell (1907–1977) was a British writer and musical lyricist who frequently collaborated with Harry Parr-Davies.[1] They co-wrote the book for the 1952 Anna Neagle musical The Glorious Days.[2]
Harold Purcell | |
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| Born | 9 December 1907 Lewisham, London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 28 May 1977 (aged 69) Worthing, Sussex, United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, lyricist |
Selected works
edit- Magyar Melody (1938)
- The Lisbon Story (1943)
- Jenny Jones (1944)
- Under the Counter (1945)
- Her Excellency (1949)
- Rainbow Square (1951)
- The Glorious Days (1952)
References
editBibliography
edit- Wearing, J.P. The London Stage 1950–1959: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel. Rowman & Littlefield, 2014.
- White, Mark. 'You Must Remember This--': Popular Songwriters 1900–1980. C. Scribner's Sons, 1985.
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