“George M. Cohan” – American entertainer

Nov 7th “George M. Cohan” – American entertainer

George Michael Cohan, known professionally as George M. Cohan, was an American entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer and producer. Wikipedia

Born: July 3, 1878, Providence, RI

Died: November 5, 1942, Manhattan, New York City, NY

Siblings: Josephine Cohan

When it comes to “NAMES” for children… well… even though the parents have a name selected… there is always… someone – – that “KNOWS” it all – – and has to put in their ‘two-cents’ worth of information – – so instead of me being called… Ellen – – my parents were told that the name has to be “MARY” Ellen.

So… sometimes I am “ELLEN” and then sometimes… I am “MARY ELLEN” – – – to me… “Mary Ellen” sounds like a little girl – – but over the years – – I used only “ELLEN” as I was older and thought why have so many names – – and so as to not confuse anyone – – when the names came up – – – I would just – – end up saying… “Just call me… Dinner’s ready!”

In watching these old movies… I do enjoy that… so much was made about the name “MARY” – – that it rated a song by “George M. Cohan” a number “ONE” writer of songs – – and that another favorite of mine… Actor, “JAMES CAGNEY” – – – his singing and his dancing – – just makes me proud to have the name “MARY” and the name, “MARIE” – – well… that was my MOTHER’s name – – so for all of the songs by “George M. Cohen” – – I have to put… “four GOLD STARS” – – on his “REPORT CARD” – – when I was in grade school in the 1940’s and 1950’s – – to receive a “GOLD STAR” – — you would receive “Fifteen Cents” – – that was a lot of money for a little kid to receive – – just for getting “GOOD GRADES” on your report card.

If you agree that these are good songs by “George M. Cohen” and that you also enjoy the dancing and singing by “James Cagney” – – let us know… Thank You!