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...Most college slang goes a mile over the heads of the common run of theatre goers," remarked Walter Catlett, comedian in "Lady, Be Good" as he disentangled himself from a small boy costume, following last night's performance at the Colonial Theatre...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: COLLEGE SLANG LOFTY IS CATLETT'S CLAIM | 12/18/1925 | See Source »

...Many a current slang phrase or expression is the creation of a dizzy brain overheard and remembered by a clearer head. The streets of New York between midnight and dawn, when the inebriates come sailing home, are productive fields for the professional wise cracker," answered Mr. Catlett when asked about the source of his humorous sayings...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: COLLEGE SLANG LOFTY IS CATLETT'S CLAIM | 12/18/1925 | See Source »

...Catlett, who first gained great popularity a few years ago in "Sally," when he played a comedy part along with Leon Errol, has invented a number of widely used and expressive phrases Among them are "So's your old man," and "Press the flesh," "Give me five," and "Mitt me," the last three all invitations to shake hands...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: COLLEGE SLANG LOFTY IS CATLETT'S CLAIM | 12/18/1925 | See Source »

Colonial--"Lady Be Good", with the Astaires and Walter Catlett...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BOARDS AND BILLBOARDS | 12/17/1925 | See Source »

Colonial--"Lady Be Good", with the Astaires and Walter Catlett...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BOARDS AND BILLBOARDS | 12/15/1925 | See Source »

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