Dorothy Terriss

American lyricist from New York, wife of Theodore Morse. She and her husband became a successful songwriting team for Tin Pan Alley collective, while she often used the pseudonyms of Dorothy Terriss, Dolly Morse and D.A. Esrom. Theodora also wrote lyrics for other composers such as Julian Robledo and Paul Whiteman. Born: July 11, 1883 in Brooklyn, New York, NY Died: November 10, 1953 in White Plains, NY