"Dirty Hands, Dirty Face" is a song from the 1921 musical Bombo. The lyrics were written by Grant Clarke and Edgar Leslie; with music by James V. Monaco. Al Jolson is often credited as a lyricist; it was common for popular performers to take a cut of the popularity of a song by being listed as a lyricist. The song is about the love that a father has for his son.
Sheet music cover featuring Nora Bayes, 1921
A lobby card for The Jazz Singer
Edgar Leslie was an American songwriter.
Come On Papa sheet music