William Cary Duncan, sometimes given as William Carey Duncan, (6 February 1874, North Brookfield, Massachusetts – 21 November 1945, North Brookfield, Massachusetts) was an American playwright, lyricist, editor, writer, and educator.
He is best remembered for authoring the book and/or lyrics to many musicals; fifteen of which were staged on Broadway from 1913 through 1929.
[2] His half brother was James Eaton Tower; a longtime editor of Good Housekeeping.
[1] He was a judge for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in 1929.
[1] At the age of 71, William Cary Duncan died of heart disease on November 21, 1945, at his home in North Brookfield, Massachusetts.