Allen Kearns

Allen Kearns (14 August 1894 – 20 April 1956) was a Canadian-born singer and actor. He was born in Brockville, Ontario, Canada and died in Albany, New York. He played the romantic lead role in several Broadway musicals and is especially remembered for introducing two hit songs by George and Ira Gershwin: "'S Wonderful" (from Funny Face, 1927) and "Embraceable You" (from Girl Crazy, 1930).

On stage

• The Odds on Mrs. Oakley (1944)
• The American Way (1939)
• A Divine Moment (1934)
• Girl Crazy (1930)
• Hello, Daddy (1928)
• Here's Howe (1928)
• Funny Face (1927)
• Betsy (1926)
• Tip-Toes (1925)
• Mercenary Mary (1925)
• Little Jessie James (1923)
• Lady Butterfly (1923)
• Tangerine (1921)
• Tickle Me (1921)
• Come Along (1919)
• Miss Daisy (1914)
• The Red Petticoat (1913)

On film

• Lovin' the Ladies (1930)
• Tanned Legs (1929)
• The Very Idea (1929)