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Paul Francis Webster

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Lyricist 1907–1984

Paul Francis Webster (December 20, 1907 – March 18, 1984) was an American lyricist who won three Academy Awards for Best Original Song, and was nominated 16 times for the award.

Also credited on3 works

Alive and Kicking
Catch a Star!
Swing!

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In the literature3 passages

  • Lyrics : Paul Francis Webster, Ray Golden, Harold Rome, Sid Kuller, Leonard Gershe, and Mike Stuart (Michael Stewart)ebooks/Dietz, Dan/Complete Book of 1950s Broadway Musicals, The - Dan Dietz.txt
  • (*) “(A) World of Strangers” (lyric by Paul Francis Webster and Ray Golden, music by Sammy Fain) (Girl: Judy Foster; Boy: Alec Davis); originally performed in the 1950 Broadway revue Alive and Kicking ;ebooks/Dietz, Dan/Complete Book of 1950s Broadway Musicals, The - Dan Dietz.txt
  • (*) “Joy Ride” (lyric by Paul Francis Webster and Ray Golden, music by Ray Golden) (directed by Nick Castle) (Company)ebooks/Dietz, Dan/Complete Book of 1950s Broadway Musicals, The - Dan Dietz.txt

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