Frank S. Pixley (November 21, 1865 or 1867 - 1919) was an educator, newspaper editor, playwright and lyricist. He partnered with

Gustav Luders Gustav Carl Luders, sometimes written Gustave Luders, (December 13, 1865 — January 24, 1913) was a musician who wrote the music for various songs and shows in the U.S. He was born in Bremen, Germany. He came to the U.S. in 1888 and lived in Milw ...

, Pixley writing words and lyrics and Luders the music for several shows. ''American Musical Productions'' describes the team as Pixley and Luders became the Rodgers and Hammerstein of the 1900s. He was born in Richfield, Ohio. He attended Richfield High School. Maria Louise Pixley was his mother. He graduated from Buchtel College in 1890 and Ohio State University. He edited the ''

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'' from 1899 to 1902. He wrote several plays including ''The Prince of Pilsen'' with music by

. It was adapted into the 1926 film ''

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''. He married Isabel MacRoy (died 1929) who bequeathed $50,000 to Buchtel College in honor of her husband.

Works

*''A Glimpse of Paradise'' *'' Florodora'', adaptation for American stage *''

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'' (1900), music by Gustav Luders *''

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'' (1901), music by Gustav Luders *''The Prince of Pilsen'' (1902) *'' Marcelle'' (1908), music by Gustav Luders, starring Louise Gunning *''Woodland'' (1904), music by Gustav Luders *''The Grand Mogul'' (1907), music by Gustav Luders *''The Carpet Bagger'' (1896), adapted into a novel by Opie Read *''The Return of Eve'' *''The Enchanted Isle'' *''The Gypsy'' (1912) *''Apollo'' (1915) *''A Social Call'' (1915) *''The So-Gun'' *''Taming a Tartar'' (1914) *''Doctor Doolittle'' (1914)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Pixley, Frank S. American lyricists 1860s births 1919 deaths Year of birth uncertain