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Ben Bernie

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Ben Bernie

Born May 30, 1891

Died October 23, 1943 · aged 52

From Wikipedia Ben Bernie (May 30, 1891 – October 23, 1943), born Bernard Anzelevitz, was an American jazz violinist and radio personality, often introduced as The Old Maestro. He was noted for his showmanship and memorable bits of snappy dialogue. Bernie was born in Bayonne, New Jersey. By the age of 15 he was teaching violin, but this experience apparently diminished his interest in the v…

Known For

Wake Up and LiveWake Up and Live · 1937
Wake Up and Live
★ 6.21937
MovieMusic
Satire on radio, built around the supposed feud between bandleader Ben Bernie and journalist Walter Winchell.
Stolen HarmonyStolen Harmony · 1935
Stolen Harmony
★ 8.01935
MovieCrime
Band leader Jack Conrad is impressed by prison inmate Ray Ferrera on saxophone. Conrad hires Ray to join his band and tour upon his release. Ray hooks up with Jean, a dancer in the show, and the two become a successful dance act. However, when an ex-inmate buddy of Ray's robs the tour bus, Ray is suspected of wrongdoing by Jack and the others in the group. After a gang of thugs hijacks the tour bus, Ray tries to use his street smarts to redeem his reputation.
Love and HissesLove and Hisses · 1937
Love and Hisses
★ 10.01937
MovieComedy
As part of their public feud, Bandleader Bernie pretends a girl singer is no good so columnist Winchell promotes her in his column.
Shoot the WorksShoot the Works · 1934
Shoot the Works
★ 6.71934
MovieComedy
The story of seedy sideshow barker Nicky, who uses everyone he meets to get ahead. Nicky isn't even above exploiting his singing sweetheart Lily to suit his purposes, but this time it is he who ends up the loser -- at least until he gets wise to himself.
Ben Bernie and His OrchestraBen Bernie and His Orchestra · 1930
Ben Bernie and His Orchestra
★ 1.01930
MovieComedyMusic
Ben Bernie and his orchestra play a few songs for a vitaphone recording.

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