Harold Purcell
British writer and lyricist

Harold Purcell

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British writer and lyricist
Gender:
Male
Birth:
1907
Death:
1977
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Harold Purcell (1907–1977) was a British writer and musical lyricist who frequently collaborated with Harry Parr-Davies. They co-wrote the book for the 1952 Anna Neagle musical The Glorious Days.

Selected works

  • Magyar Melody (1938)
  • The Lisbon Story (1943)
  • Jenny Jones (1944)
  • Under the Counter (1945)
  • Her Excellency (1949)
  • Rainbow Square (1951)
  • The Glorious Days (1952)