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Musical revue The Show Is On, starring Beatrice Lillie and Bert Lahr, plays at The Winter Garden Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, where it will run for 236 performances.The audience jitterbugs in the aisles as Benny Goodman is unofficially crowned the King of Swing at the Paramount Theater, New York City, USA.
The audience jitterbugs in the aisles as Benny Goodman is unofficially crowned the King of Swing at the Paramount Theater, New York City.
Vera Lynn records Harbour Lights, with accompaniment by Arthur Young on the Novachord, in London, England, UK, Europe. [N.B. According to most sources, the Novachord was not launched until 1939, two years after this recording was made. If anyone can explain this seeming contradiction, I'd be delighted to hear from you.]
The audience jitterbugs in the aisles as Benny Goodman is unofficially crowned the King of Swing at the Paramount Theater, New York City, USA.
Tommy Hunter is born in London, Ontario, Canada. He will find success as a country music singer, songwriter and recording artist.
The musical comedy Between The Devil, with lyrics by Howard Dietz and music by Arthur Schwartz, is presented at The Imperial Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 93 performances.