University of Wyoming
Alex Gerber (1895-1969) was a lyricist in New York City. He produced vaudeville acts and units for the vaudeville circuit. He wrote songs for "Poor Little Ritz Girl" (1920), "Ziegfeld Follies of 1920", "The Passing Shows "of 1921 and 1924, and "The Greenwich Village Follies of 1921". He wrote radio features for Jack Benny and Joe Penner and others. He collaborated with Sigmund Romberg and composed songs for Eddie Cantor, Al Jolson, and Fanny Brice. In the 1930s his "Funz-a-Poppin" toured worldwide. Gerber was also a writer of comedy material for film and radio and later wrote commercials and jingles for television.
The collection contains original sheet music, scores, and ring binders with novelty song lyrics, dramatic bits and scenes, black face acts, and other radio broadcasting material. There is a copy of a translation from French of Maurice Leloir's "Five Months in Hollywood with Douglas Fairbanks" (1929) and a small record collection dating back to 1916, including some of Gerber's songs. Clippings, fliers, and programs from Gerber's musical productions are included.
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
There are no known other archival collections created by Alex Gerber at the date of processing.
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