78's - Two Black Crows Parts 3 and 4 - Moran and Mack (Columbia)

Recorded May 23 and July 19, 1927. The duo appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, on radio, comedy records, and in film features and shorts.

The act was originated by Charles Mack (1888--1934), who hired actor John Swor as his partner. "Swor & Mack" enjoyed moderate success until Swor left the act. He was replaced by George Moran (1881--1949). The team of Moran and Mack caught on and became major recording stars. "The Two Black Crows" became a weekly radio show in 1928; Moran and Mack also guest-starred on Fred Waring's radio show in 1933.

Although Moran and Mack's gags were mostly corny (and very often non-racial) and the characters were stereotypical (one practical but naive, the other seemingly slow and lazy yet quick with a quip and a certain skewed logic), the relationship depicted plus their laconic delivery made them one of the most successful of comedy teams of the 1920's and 30's.

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[althazarr]

@thawthepast You're welcome. The other four sides will be posted by tomorrow evening.

[thawthepast]

thanks