Marriage of Ellen Mackay and Irving Berlin



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Y/M/D Description Place
1924/05/23 At a New York dinner party hosted by Frances Wellman, Ellin Mackay meets Irving Berlin . Berlin had been invited as a last-minute replacement. Duncan-Mackay Mansion, New York City
1926/00/00 Berlin writes the song "Always" for Ellen. Performed by George Olsen and His Music, the song will reach number 2 on the Pop charts in 1926. Berlin will sign the rights to tune over to Ellen in perpetuity as a wedding present.
1926/01/04 Ms Ellin Mackay walks out of 3 East 75th with only the clothes she is wearing and, taking her first subway ride, meets Irving Berlin. Duncan-Mackay Mansion, New York City
1926/01/04 Ellin Mackay, a Catholic, marries Irvine Berlin, a Jew, in a rushed ceremony at New York City's Municipal Building. The question of religion in connection with the marriage, says Irvine, would be considered later, if at all. Municipal Building, New York City

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