L. Wolfe Gilbert
L. Wolfe Gilbert | |
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Gilbert in 1915 | |
| Born | Louis Wolfe Gilbert August 31, 1886 Odessa, Russian Empire |
| Died | July 12, 1970 (aged 83) |
| Other names | Wolfie Gilbert |
| Occupation | Songwriter |
| Years active | 1912–1945 |
| Children | Doris Gilbert |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Traditional pop |
Louis Wolfe Gilbert (August 31, 1886 – July 12, 1970) was a Russian-born American songwriter of Tin Pan Alley. He is best remembered as the lyricist for "Ramona" (1928), the first movie theme song ever written.