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Nancy Hamilton
Nancy Hamilton (July 27, 1908 - February 18, 1985) was an influential American actress, playwright, lyricist, director, and producer. Born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, she pursued her education at Miss Dickinson's School, the Sorbonne, and Smith College, where she graduated in 1930. At Smith, she was active in theater and served as president of the Dramatic Association.

Hamilton's career in theater began as an understudy to Katharine Hepburn in "The Warrior's Husband." She made her Broadway debut in 1934 with "New Faces," contributing lyrics to the show. She co-wrote "Return Engagement," which became the film "Fools for Scandal." Hamilton also penned radio scripts for notable figures such as Beatrice Lillie and Fred Astaire.

Her notable contributions to Broadway revues include writing lyrics for "One for The Money" (1939), "Two for the Show" (1940), and "Three to Make Ready" (1946), which helped launch the careers of stars like Gene Kelly and Betty Hutton. Hamilton is perhaps best known for the song "How High the Moon."

In 1945, she toured with the American Theater Wing War Players in Europe. In the mid-1950s, she produced the Academy Award-winning documentary "Helen Keller in Her Story." Hamilton was also the lifelong partner of actress Katharine Cornell. She passed away in New York City in 1985 after a long illness.
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