A Medley- From 1929
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Whispering Jack Smith, an early crooner, sings - From 1929.
Other participants in this number include: J. Harold Murray, Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, Frank Richardson, Dixie Lee, Marjorie White an George Olsen and his Music
The first guy to sing. He had 13 hits bwetween 1926 and 1928, including two chart-toppers: "Gimme A Little Kiss, Will Ya, Huh?" (1926) and "Me and My Shadow" (1927). Great voice!
People don't remember any more, but "Whispering Jack Smith" was very popular in the 1920's, so to ask him to to headline this number (back then) would have been totally appropriate at the time... So glad that this footage still exists, as it gives us a gander at what what was apparently the "rave" back in the day... I love it!! - - Thanks - -
Whispering Jack Smith is awesome, and also kinda creepy in a way, but I love that about him!
This was Betty Grable's first screen appearance. She was age 13 and appeared as a chorus girl.
I didn't know Jack had made any films - just great to see as well as to hear him......
Filmed entirely in 1929, released February, 1930
Wasn't Jack Smith wonderful.... That lovely soft, whispering Baritone voice that he had, which I believe was the result of damage to his vocal chords caused by WW1 poison gas. He certainly put those vocal chords to good use. His brilliant interpretation of the lyrics to "Gimme a little kiss will ya huh?" sounds like he is really talking to his girl - and not just singing a song !!!!
It's fascinating watching these pre-1935 Fox clips, because It was such a different company before the "20th Century-Fox" merger.
its magical
I have read that a bit of "Married In Hollywood" also survives.
I can't believe that this was the first film shown in widescreen but the format was dropped until 23 years later. :( Now there is no known footage found in widescreen.
Glad you liked it. ! Thanks !
I don't see much crossover between Bing and Smith--Smith's soft, silky style with talking mixed in seems to have influenced other performers, though. The two that come to mind are "Singin' Sam the Barbasol Man," whoever the heck he was, and Little Jack Little. The terrific Gene Austin seems to me to have a similar feel, though he sang in a higher key and didn't talk. Anyhow, I love 'em all.
marjorie white was really something. real class. gone way 2 soon
My dad's name was Jack Smith and he was pretty cool. I guess there is something in the name...
Is there a 78 copy of this song anywhere? anyone know where I can get a copy of this film?
i guess this "happy days"-version is not available on record...
@schellack78 it's a great song but I've never seen it on a 78 anywhere.
Unfortunately, I do not. One other appearance of him exists and one is "lost", so I am told.
this guy is kind of intriguing to listen to, isn' t he.
Is this on Vitaphone, because the singing seems slightly out of sync with the singers' mouths...
Which is Whispering Jack Smith?
Just the last technicolor reel- he doesn't sing in it.