At the Moving Picture Ball

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"At the Moving Picture Ball" is a popular song composed by Joseph H. Santly[1][2] (né Joseph Harry Santly; 1886–1962) and recorded by many artists during the silent film era. Today the song is best remembered for its unusually topical lyrics, which mention many celebrities of the time. In fact, by 1920, the lyrics of the song had already been changed, since several celebrities mentioned had lost popularity. Judy Garland and Donald O'Connor performed the song on the 1963 TV series, The Judy Garland Show, during a "tribute to vaudeville" medley.

Selected discography

Atlantic Records
Bobby Short (1956)
Atlantic 1230
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(audio sample via YouTube)
Argo Records, London
Hip Hooray for Neville Chamberlain (1974)
Ian Whitcomb
Argo ZDA162
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Copyright

  • "At the Moving Picture Ball"
Howard Johnson (words)
Joseph Santly (music)
Leo Feist, Inc., New York
© 8 January 1920; E470306
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Note: The sheet music cover art (unsigned) – in red, white, and black – shows movie stars in burlesque attire at a masquerade party

References

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  1. The ASCAP Biographical Dictionary (3rd ed.), compiled and edited by the Lynn Farnal Group, Inc., New York: Crowell (1966)
    "Santly, Joseph H."
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  2. The ASCAP Biographical Dictionary (4th ed.), compiled for the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers – by Jaques Cattell Press, New York: R. R. Bowker Co. (1980)
    "Santly, Joseph H.," pg. 441
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    (Search only via HathiTrust)

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