Charles Beauclerk Gaynor (born April 3, 1907, Boston, Massachusetts – December 18, 1975,

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) was an American musical composer. His revues include ''

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'' (1948) and '' Show Girl'' (1961), and he contributed songs to the 1973 revival of ''

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'', and the London production ''Sweeter and Lower''. Gene Kelly had his first position as a choreographer with the Charles Gaynor musical revue ''Hold Your Hats'' at the Pittsburgh Playhouse in April 1938.''John Willis' Theatre World'' Volume 32 - Page 264 (1977)
obituary: "CHARLES GAYNOR, 66. writer of sketches, music and lyrics, died of a heart attack Dec 19, 1975 in Washington, D.C. He was the creator of ''

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and ''Show Girl''

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starring

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