Blanche Merrill

Blanche Merrill
Born
Blanche V. Dreyfoos

July 22/July 23, 1883[1]
DiedOctober 5, 1966
New York City New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupationsongwriter

Blanche L. Merrill (born Blanche V. Dreyfoos; July 22/23, 1883[1][2] – October 5, 1966) was a songwriter specializing in tailoring her characterizations to specific performers. She is best known for the songs she wrote for Fanny Brice.

  1. ^ a b Biography, ragpiano.com. Accessed January 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Blanche Merrill," U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 on Ancestry.com accessed June 5, 2018 (access by subscription).