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Flournoy Eakin Miller (14 April 1885 – 6 June 1971), sometimes credited as F. E. Miller, was an American entertainer, actor, lyricist, producer and playwright. Between about 1905 and 1932 he formed a popular comic duo, Miller and Lyles, with Aubrey Lyles.
Dec 6, 2021 · Flournoy Miller & Aubrey Lyles were childhood friends who became a popular comedy team in Black vaudeville during the 1910s and the 1920s.
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Flournoy Miller (1889-1971) was an actor, comedian, playwright, lyricist and producer. Collection contains personal papers that include biographical information and correspondence; professional papers, including contracts, memberships, writings and production files.
Flournoy Miller (1889-1971) was an actor, comedian, playwright, lyricist and producer. Collection contains personal papers that include biographical information and correspondence; professional papers, including contracts, memberships, writings and production files. Date Created: 1928 - 1971.
Jun 7, 1971 · HOLLYWOOD, June 6 (AP) —Flournoy Miller, half of one of show business' first black comedy teams, Miller and Lyles, died today at a convalescent home. He was 84 years old.
Shuffle Along is a musical composed by Eubie Blake, with lyrics by Noble Sissle and a book written by the comedy duo Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles. One of the most notable all-Black hit Broadway shows, it was a landmark in African-American musical theater, credited with inspiring the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and '30s.
The Flournoy Miller Papers, 1928-1971, document Miller's life as a scriptwriter, producer and entertainer. The collection consists of two series, Personal Papers and Professional Papers, and includes correspondence, contracts, scripts and clippings.
