Jewish American lyricist
Born 10 February 1884 in New York City, USA, died 18 September 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Kalmar and Harry Ruby formed a successful songwriting team until Kalmar's death in 1947, and this partnership is portrayed in the 1950 MGM musical "Three Little Words" starring Fred Astaire as Kalmar and Red Skelton as Ruby. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
Born 10 February 1884 in New York City, USA, died 18 September 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Kalmar and Harry Ruby formed a successful songwriting team until Kalmar's death in 1947, and this partnership is portrayed in the 1950 MGM musical "Three Little Words" starring Fred Astaire as Kalmar and Red Skelton as Ruby. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.