Edward Eliscu was primarily known as a songwriter, son of author Edward Eliscu. Educated at City College, New York, he acted in plays. And subsequently became a lyricist of high caliber and authored libretti for shows and later films. His lyric writing credits include Broadway shows Great Day, The Garrick Gaieties (1930 edition)...See full bio »
1943The Heat's On
(lyrics: "I'm Just a Stranger in Town" 1943, "There Goes That Guitar" 1943, "The White Keys and the Black Keys" 1943, "They Looked So Pretty on the Envelope" 1943, "Hello, Mi Amigo" 1943)
1935Paddy O'Day
(lyrics: "I Like a Balalaika", "Keep That Twinkle in Your Eye")
1934Stingaree
(lyrics: "I Wish I Were a Fisherman" 1934 - uncredited, "Once You're Mine" 1934 - uncredited)
1934Punch Drunks
(short)
(writer: "I Thought I Wanted You" opening title music)
1933Flying Down to Rio
(lyrics: "Music Makes Me" 1933 - uncredited, "Carioca" 1933 - uncredited, "Orchids in the Moonlight" 1933 - uncredited, "Flying Down to Rio" 1933 - uncredited)
1933Diplomaniacs
(lyrics: "Ood-Gay Eye-bay" 1933 - uncredited, "Sing To Me" 1933 - uncredited, "On the Boulevard" 1933 - uncredited, "Sing to Me" 1933 - uncredited, "No More War" 1933 - uncredited)
1933The Son of Kong
(lyrics: "The Runaway Blues" - uncredited)
1933Blind Adventure
(lyrics: "My Imaginary Sweetheart" - uncredited)