John Walter Bratton
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John Walter Bratton (January 21, 1867 - February 7, 1947) was an American composer and theatrical producer.
Brought up by his Grandmother in New Castle, Delaware near Wilmington, Delaware, Bratton studied at the Philadelphia College before embarking on a career as a baritone singer. Bratton progressed into acting in and producing musical comedies, ultimately composing for the stage.
He wrote over 250 songs teaming up for many with lyricists Walter H Ford and Paul West. He is best remembered for his 1907 composition " Teddy Bears' Picnic" the only one of his songs to be a lasting hit.
Bratton died in Brooklyn, NY.
[edit] Musical theater credits
- 1900 Hodge, Podge & Co.
- 1904 The Man From China
- 1905 The Pearl and the Pumpkin
- 1909 The Newlyweds and Their Baby
His songs were featured in many other musical comedies including The Rainmakers 1894, Star & Garter 1900, The Office Boy 1903, The Toreador 1904, The Rollicking Girl 1905, The Merry-Go-Round 1908
