James Melton

Acting

James Melton

Born January 2, 1904 · Moultrie, Georgia, USA

Died April 21, 1961 · aged 57

James Melton (1904-1961) was a popular singer in the 1920s and early 1930s. He later began a career as an operatic singer when tenor voices went out of style in popular music around 1932–35.

Known For

Ziegfeld FolliesZiegfeld Follies · 1945
Ziegfeld Follies
6.01945
MovieMusicComedy
The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.
HizzonerHizzoner · 1933
Hizzoner
10.01933
MovieComedy
In this comedy short not-so-smart copper Bert Lahr gets in over his head when he becomes a mock candidate for mayor.
Sing Me a Love SongSing Me a Love Song · 1936
Sing Me a Love Song
9.01936
MovieComedyMusic
A young playboy inherits a financially-troubled New York City department store. To learn the business, he poses as a store clerk, and quickly falls for a pretty employee in the store's music department. Comedy with songs.
Stars Over BroadwayStars Over Broadway · 1935
Stars Over Broadway
5.61935
MovieDramaRomance
An aggressive agent turns a hotel porter into an overnight sensation.
Operation WonderlandOperation Wonderland · 1951
Operation Wonderland
7.51951
MovieDocumentaryAnimation
1951 behind the scenes featurette of the Walt Disney animated classic.
Melody for TwoMelody for Two · 1937
Melody for Two
7.01937
MovieMusicRomance
Tod Weaver finds his career on the skids and feels frustrated playing small-time venues. Tod is romantically tied to Gale Starr, an assistant conductor or singer who works in a top-notch club. Prompted by a helpful janitor named Exodus Johnson, Tod's band pivots to a fresh swing style featuring singer Lorna Wray. Tod's new sound skyrockets him to fame while Gale's career hits a rough patch, causing personal and romantic complications before a final reconciliation.
Sing a SongSing a Song · 1932
Sing a Song
9.01932
MovieAnimation
Fleischer Studios' 'Screen Song' sings a bunch of songs with the bouncing ball.

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