May Moore Duprez (1885-1946)
Last updated: 26.04.24
All that can presently (September 2022) be gleaned about May Moore Duprez (neé Minnie May Harris) from sheet music covers and by Internet searching is that she was an American actress/singer born in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was featured on 3 works published between 1904 and 1915.When just 17, she lived in London starting a career as a vaudeville and music hall star which was successful on both sides of the Atlantic. She was most famous for her "Jolly Dutch Girl" act, a comic blend of songs, dancing, and witty repartee.
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The loss of this valuable resource is very sad and a mystery.
The loss of this valuable resource is very sad and a mystery.
| Title | Attribution | Remarks |
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| Go on and Coax Me | Harry von Tilzer (music) Andrew B Sterling (words) Dora Lyric (perf.) May Moore Duprez (perf.) |
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| Won't You Come, Dear, Into the Park? | George Ross (words & music) May Moore Duprez (perf.) |
The peformer is featured on 3 sheet music/recording covers. It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located. Keys: (w&m)
| Title | Composer | Attribution | Items |
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Leetle Mr. Baggy Breeches (1915) | Hermann E. Darewski | R.P. Weston (words) | |
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Won't You Come, Dear, Into the Park? (1912) | George Ross(w&m) | ||
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Go on and Coax Me (1904) | Harry von Tilzer | Andrew B. Sterling (words) |