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Adolph Philipp

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ComposerLyricist 1864–1936

Adolf Philipp, also known as Adolph Philipp (January 29, 1864 – July 30, 1936), was a successful Broadway composer, writer, lyricist, director, and performer. He used the pseudonyms Jean Briquet and Paul Hervé as well as his own name.

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Oh, What A Girl!

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