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Message:: [QUOTE="Roaring20s, post: 3625671, member: 17270"]Found an obituary... Arthur A. Penn, 65; Song Composer Descendant of Settler Wrote 'Smilin' Through' Special to the Brooklyn Eagle New London, Conn., Feb . 7 Arthur A. Penn, composer of the song "Smilin' Through," which he wrote on the back of an envelope while riding on a Railroad train, died at his home here yesterday. He was 65. Mr. Penn was born in London and was a direct descendant of William Penn. "Smilin' Through" became one of the nations great song hits and its title was used for two motion pictures and for a play starring Jane Cowl. Mr. Penn said he got his Inspiration for the song from an advertising card in the train which showed a country house, winding roads and fields. He was the author of more than 30 operettas in addition to other compositions. His widow survives. injuries he received when he was struck by a trolley car on Woodward Ave. and Madison St., Ridgewood. His post was at the Long Island Railroad station in Flatbush Ave. and he was known to many commuters.[/QUOTE]