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Jolly Coburn (né Frank Harry Coburn; 1900–1964) was an American big band leader who flourished in the mid- to late-1930s.

Career
Coburn grew up in Binghamton, New York; and, upon graduating from Binghamton High School in 1919, received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy (admission date was June 13, 1919 — Midshipman class of 1923). But he resigned January 13, 1920.

Film
Joseph Henabery directed a short film about Jolly Coburn.

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