Biography
Lew Lehr (May 14, 1895 β March 6, 1950) was a comedian, writer and editor known for his humorous contributions to Fox Movietone News, his radio appearances and his popular catchphrase, "Monkeys is the cwaziest peoples."
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lehr appeared in vaudeville and musical theater. In the early 1930s, he entered the short film business, notable for creating his Dribble Puss Parade film shorts. He was credited with at least 300 humorous newsreel inserts and short films for over 25 years beginning in 1932 (some of these were posthumous, as Lehr died in 1950).
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GenderMale
Birthday1895-05-14
Deathday1950-03-06 (54 years old)
CitizenshipsUnited States
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