Prolific American songwriter (1897–1985) best known for his durable Christmas classic ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.’ Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Coots in an overcoat and fedora, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my pal Lou Frohman and the ‘Madison Madcap Melodists,’ Sincerely, ‘a non-Union Sucker’ J. Fred Coots, composer of ‘If I Had a Million Dollars I’d Be a Millionaire’ Words by Sammy the Pianist Marvel.” In very good condition, with missing lower right corner tip, light creasing and mounting remnants to other corner tips, some light border soiling and portions of inscription fairly light, but still legible. RR Auction COA.
