Great stuff! The music is the Larry Clinton Orch with Bea Wain singing. I loved the shot of Kay Francis and Walter Brennan! In the shot of Spencer and Mrs.(?) Tracy...he is shaking hands with bandleader Abe Lyman, right? And who is the other man at the table?
According to one of David Niven's autobiographies, back in those days they let the photographers in to take their pictures, when everybody sat with whom they were supposed to sit with. After the photographers had left the real parties begun and they begun to mix and mingle (So to say).
Just finished a biography of Bing Crosby and was checking out the old Hollywood, big band era 20's 30's, and came across this great little clip.
What a fantastic time this must have been for those lucky enough to be working for a studio. These palms came from the set of "The sheik" starring Rudolph Valentino...Abe Frank who owned the Grove bought them to give the place an exotic feel....:) Bing got his first big solo's here in 29-30.
Seventy years ago! The music is perfect for this vid of nostalgic Hollywood in its greatest year, 1939...and still in its innocence just before the massive disruption of World War II. This was the generation who established film in the world's imagination. The Gable Lombard photo is particularly touching since she died in a terrible plane crash on a war bonds drive during the war....Gable was never the same again. Needs more pics though....
Oh , Yes Wonderful pictorial sequence and musical score. You most definitely have captured the essence, Josh. Thank you for taking the time to produce this
Thank you for the wonderful photo of Guy Lombardo , Joan Crawford and my darling Franchot Tone ! This is a Great candid view of so many stars out on the town in Hollywood ~ Bravo ! LindaLovesFranchot
What a fun video! Great music, beautiful people out on the town having fun, I almost feel like I've been to the Cocoanut Grove and the Brown Derby myself!
Thank you for posting. Love old classics
1979Musicfan 1 month ago
Not a tattoo in sight, just pure class. What a stylish era. Thanks so much for posting.
leeenfieldsmle 1 month ago
1:30 love Joan Crawford and Franchot Tone. Man he was handsome. Who is sitting with them?
Tsarevna303 2 months ago
@Tsarevna303 I'm not sure, I couldn't find a name/
4262009AP 2 months ago
@4262009AP Well thank you for checking on it, and thanks for the wonderful upload! :)
Tsarevna303 1 month ago
@Tsarevna303
Guy Lombardo
jhaberr 1 month ago
@Tsarevna303
Guy Lombardo
guygrand2 1 month ago
@Tsarevna303
That was band leader Guy Lombardo
jfb244 2 weeks ago
Great stuff! The music is the Larry Clinton Orch with Bea Wain singing. I loved the shot of Kay Francis and Walter Brennan! In the shot of Spencer and Mrs.(?) Tracy...he is shaking hands with bandleader Abe Lyman, right? And who is the other man at the table?
teebeesea 1 year ago
@teebeesea THanks for your comment, yes that is Abe Lyman shaking hands with Tracy and the other man in the picture is unidentified.
4262009AP 1 year ago
I enjoyed this picture show !!!!
According to one of David Niven's autobiographies, back in those days they let the photographers in to take their pictures, when everybody sat with whom they were supposed to sit with. After the photographers had left the real parties begun and they begun to mix and mingle (So to say).
dellotti 1 year ago
Just finished a biography of Bing Crosby and was checking out the old Hollywood, big band era 20's 30's, and came across this great little clip.
What a fantastic time this must have been for those lucky enough to be working for a studio. These palms came from the set of "The sheik" starring Rudolph Valentino...Abe Frank who owned the Grove bought them to give the place an exotic feel....:) Bing got his first big solo's here in 29-30.
willyD200 1 year ago
These were great to watch. Thank you for sharing these with us.
Bradyhousetour 1 year ago
Seventy years ago! The music is perfect for this vid of nostalgic Hollywood in its greatest year, 1939...and still in its innocence just before the massive disruption of World War II. This was the generation who established film in the world's imagination. The Gable Lombard photo is particularly touching since she died in a terrible plane crash on a war bonds drive during the war....Gable was never the same again. Needs more pics though....
followthefleet1 2 years ago 5
Lovely video! Thank you so much for sharing;))
vintageglamour1 2 years ago 2
I love this, I wish Hollywood still had such sophistication in 2009 as it did 70 years ago!
MissBetteDavisFan09 2 years ago 9
Great pictures :D Thank you for sharing!
saraismyname 2 years ago
Your welcome!
You know right now there's 6 comments and 66 views. Isn't that something?!
4262009AP 2 years ago
Oh , Yes Wonderful pictorial sequence and musical score. You most definitely have captured the essence, Josh. Thank you for taking the time to produce this
great window on the golden age.
CelluloidPalace 2 years ago 2
Thank you so much!
4262009AP 2 years ago
Great pictures, love the music
TwinklezLP 2 years ago 2
Thanks!
4262009AP 2 years ago
Classy!! I do feel like I am there! haha..I love it! :) You did a great job with it!
redrosebutterfly13 2 years ago 2
Thanks!
4262009AP 2 years ago
Thank you for the wonderful photo of Guy Lombardo , Joan Crawford and my darling Franchot Tone ! This is a Great candid view of so many stars out on the town in Hollywood ~ Bravo ! LindaLovesFranchot
LINDALOVESFRANCHOT05 2 years ago 2
You are more than welcome, dear. I'm so happy that you enjoyed it.
4262009AP 2 years ago
What a fun video! Great music, beautiful people out on the town having fun, I almost feel like I've been to the Cocoanut Grove and the Brown Derby myself!
diamondandrubyheart 2 years ago 2
Thank you for the great comment. I wanted this video to give off a "I'm there" feeling.
4262009AP 2 years ago