John William Kellette (June 1873 – August 7, 1922) was an American songwriter.
Kellette's most famous composition was "
I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
"I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" is a popular American song written in 1918, released in late 1919, becoming a number one hit for Ben Selvin's Novelty Orchestra. It has been revived and adapted over the years, serving as the anthem of Premier Leag ...
," which was introduced in the
musical revue
A revue is a type of multi-act popular theatrical entertainment that combines music, dance, and sketches. The revue has its roots in 19th century popular entertainment and melodrama but grew into a substantial cultural presence of its own duri ...
The Passing Show of 1918
''The Passing Show of 1918'' is a Broadway musical revue featuring music of Sigmund Romberg and Jean Schwartz (and other songwriters), with book and lyrics by Harold R. Atteridge. The show introduced the hit songs "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles ...
, which he wrote with
James Brockman, James Kendis, and Nat Vincent.
He also worked as a film director and acted in the films ''
A Child of the Wild
''A Child of the Wild'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by John G. Adolfi and starring June Caprice, Frank Morgan and Jane Lee.Solomon p.238
Another film of the same name was released in 1910 by Bison Film Company.
Cast
* June ...
'' (1917) and ''
Mercy on a Crutch'' (1915).
Filmography
*''
Mercy on a Crutch'' (1915)
*''
A Child of the Wild
''A Child of the Wild'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by John G. Adolfi and starring June Caprice, Frank Morgan and Jane Lee.Solomon p.238
Another film of the same name was released in 1910 by Bison Film Company.
Cast
* June ...
'' (1917), as A Tramp
*''
My Little Sister (1919 film)'', one of directors credited
References
External links
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1873 births
1922 deaths
Songwriters from Massachusetts
Musicians from Lowell, Massachusetts
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