A Cabaret Moment - Johnny Burke

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

Johnny Burke (1908-1964) wrote the lyrics to such classics as Oscar winner "Swinging on a Star," "Imagination," and "Pennies from Heaven." Of the 41 films for which he wrote lyrics, 25 starred Bing Crosby. Donald F. Smith explores Burke's career in this short profile.

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