Duncan, Rosetta (1890–1959)
Duncan, Rosetta (1890–1959)
American musical-comedy star and songwriter. Name variations: Duncan Sisters. Born Nov 23, 1890, in Los Angeles, California; died Dec 4, 1959, in Acero, Illinois, as a result of injuries from an auto accident; sister of Evelyn Duncan (1893–1972), Vivian Duncan (1902–1986) and Harold Duncan (tennis pro).
With sister Vivian, performed as the Duncan Sisters with Gus Edwards' "Kiddies Revue" in vaudeville, nightclubs and on Broadway; famed as Topsy in their musical Topsy and Eva (1927); other musicals include Doing Our Bit, She's a Good Fellow and Tip Top; wrote such songs as "Rememb'ring," "Do Re Mi," and "Someday Soon."
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