Gus arnheim and his cocoanut grove orchestra film complete

New warner archive vitaphone shorts set out tuesday, 1214. Youre blase 1932 gus arnheim gus arnheim coconut grove orch. Smith built their vitagraph studios on an entire block that was then amid farmland in the midwood section of brooklyn, ny. This 2cd collection of the music of gus arnheim, leader of one of the most popular bands of that period just preceding the socalled big band era of 1935 to 1942, provides 15 of the 20 national hit singles he registered from 1929 to 1937, along with 12 of their bsides and several of his more notable nonhits and previouslyunreleased material, with quite decent sound reproduction and. Gus arnheim and his orchestra is an actor, known for flying high 1931, half marriage 1929 and gift of gab 1934. Charlie barnet and his orchestra perform merry go round in this recording from january 23, 1941. He is noted for writing several songs with his first hit being i cried for you from 1923.

It was also the home of the coconut grovea world famous nightclub that catered to this set. The shame of a nation motion picture feature film over 60 minutes. Courtesy of national fire protection association saturday, november 28, 1942, at the u. On the stage with arnheim s greater orchestra, jimmy newell crooned better than ever. He was called the star of entertainers and the entertainer of stars. Gus arnheim orchestra musical group discography of. Gus arnheim and his cocoanut grove orchestra at the ambassador hotel, 1932.

Navy records document how 492 died in a deadly nightclub fire 75 years ago fall 2017, vol. Americas deadliest nightclub fire the 1942 fire at bostons cocoanut grove claimed the lives of nearly 500 people and injured hundreds. Cocoanut grove ambassadors, volume 1 radio archives. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. This was the best print i have ever seen of this film. Gus arnheim and his cocoanut grove orchestra 1928 gus. Youve got me in the palm of your hand 1932 gus arnheim orchestra. The print was without splices and scratches and apparently in good condition.

When lyman left the grove to tour, arnheim formed his own orchestra and. From 1928 to 1931 gus arnheim s orchestra was in residence as the grove s popular house band. Cocoanut grove is a 1938 american comedy film directed by alfred santell, and written by sy bartlett and olive cooper. Indeed, if stars were to be seen, it was rarely in hollywood, but at the coconut grove. Pianist gus arnheim leads his orchestra in several popular. Paul whiteman, gus arnheim, bing crosby, paul whiteman and. When lyman organized a full dance orchestra, arnheim came along as pianist, leaving to start his own group in 1927. Gus arnheim and his orchestra diskographie discogs.

Gus arnheim and his cocoanut grove orchestra 1931 discogs. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 1899 may was a us composer, pianist and bandleader of jazzorchestras. A performance film showing arnheim and his tuxedoclad musicians playing. As with many of these early musical shorts, this one here really doesnt feature too much direction or style as the camera is pretty much set up in front of the stage. Gus arnheim and his orchestra the star of entertainers and the entertainer of stars. Gus arnheim and his cocoanut grove orchestra 1928 imdb. A bing crosby discography part 2a radio pre kraft music. Sweet and lovely is an american popular song of 1931, composed by gus arnheim, charles n. Arnheims orchestra made at least three film short subjects for warner brothers vitaphone corporation in 192829. Also extant from this era is a live recording of gus arnheim s orchestra and vocalist bing crosby which appears to have been made at the grove by syndication entrepreneur c. Personnel on camera jazz on the screen is a reference work of filmographic information and does not point to digitized versions of the items described.

The rhythm boys left paul whiteman the same year and joined gus arnheim s cocoanut grove orchestra. With gus arnheim and his cocoanut grove ambassadors, gus arnheim, russ columbo, roy fox. Two cameras are used, one taking a long view of the band, the other, medium close ups of the men as they do their various solos. A performance film showing arnheim and his tuxedoclad musicians playing their instruments, facing the viewer.

However, there was a slightly dark veil over the image, as if the print had been painstakingly struck from a challenging master. Fire at the cocoanut grove, 1942 the core theatre slow burn at the core theatre in richardson, the original show fire at the cocoanut grove, 1942. Fleming enlarge angelo lippi, the maitre d of the cocoanut grove nightclub, poses in the main dining room sometime before the devastating fire. So, put on your tuxedo or evening gown, slip on your dancing shoes, and spend a few hours dancing to the infectious rhythms of the cocoanut grove ambassadors. Articles on 1940s hipster subculture gds project 3. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from gus arnheim and his orchestra at the discogs marketplace. Explore releases from gus arnheim and his orchestra at discogs.

Indeed, if stars were to be seen, it was rarely in hollywood, but at the cocoanut grove. Personalities on parade volume 2 contains the complete broadcast. His career spanned over 50 years, leading his orchestra from 1923 until death. Jazz pianist duke ellington satin doll my all time ellington favorite edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974. However, barris changed his mind and returned to the cocoanut grove to complete his contract. And the vitaphone project has already mobilized to hopefully save at least a portion of it. Gus arnheim september 4, 1897 january 19, 1955 was an american pianist and an early popular band leader.

From 1928 to 1931 gus arnheims orchestra was in residence as the groves popular house band. A unique part of american film history may soon be destroyed. Search gus arnheim orchestra on recordings are available for online listening. Vitaphone cavalcade of musical comedy shorts collection 6. What has now become known as the west coast sound was particularly apparent in arnheim s presentation. Gus arnheim s famous west coast orchestra, including trumpeters roy fox and ray lopez who takes the solo, violinist russ columbo, trombonist norman taylor and clarinetist jimmy grier with an.

With gus arnheim and his orchestra, gus arnheim, russ columbo, sunny howard. The film was released on may 20, 1938, by paramount pictures. They made one more recording together, them there eyes november 20, 1930, but the boys decided to quit in may 1931 and they went their separate ways. The film stars fred macmurray, harriet hilliard, ben blue, eve arden, rufe davis, billy lee and george walcott. Gus arnheim and his orchestra gus arnheim and his cocoanut. Gus arnheim collection 19251934 complete internet archive. Its a trip through time that we know youll want to take again and again. Get info about the original print of gus arnheim and his cocoanut grove orchestra, 1928, with gus arnheim. However, despite all that, these programs were actually recorded in the transco studio, and are not live broadcasts. Forgotten stars speak again on tcm cinematically insane.