The phrase “Hitchy‑Koo of 1919” does not appear in widely available, reliable encyclopedic sources as a distinct, well‑documented concept or work. Consequently, it is not recognized as an established term in mainstream historical, musical, or cultural reference works.
Possible contextual usage
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Theatrical revues – The word “Hitchy‑Koo” was used in the early 20th century to title a series of musical revues produced in the United States (e.g., “The Hitchy‑Koo” revues of 1917, 1918, and 1920). It is plausible that “Hitchy‑Koo of 1919” refers to a specific edition of this revue series that was planned, announced, or briefly performed in 1919. However, no verifiable records (such as playbills, newspaper reviews, or archival programs) have been located to confirm details such as venue, producer, cast, or musical numbers for a 1919 production.
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Etymology – The term “Hitchy‑Koo” likely derives from a popular novelty song titled “Hitchy‑Koo” published in the 1910s. The catchy, nonsensical wording made it a suitable title for light‑hearted entertainment productions, which may explain its recurrence in revue titles.
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Possible misidentification – Some references to “Hitchy‑Koo” in the period discuss a 1919 tour or a short‑run performance that was not officially documented in major theatrical registers. It is possible that the phrase has been cited in secondary sources (e.g., memoirs, blogs) without primary corroboration.
In the absence of verifiable, authoritative documentation, the term remains insufficiently substantiated for an encyclopedic entry. Further research in specialized theatre archives, contemporaneous newspaper databases, or collections of Broadway ephemera would be required to determine whether a distinct “Hitchy‑Koo of 1919” production existed and to detail its contents.
