Ben Bernie. (Original Photograph).
[New York?]: 1932-35. Black & White photograph. 11 x 8.5 inches. Good. Minor crease in bottom right corner and some wear. Ben Bernie photograph signed and inscribed in the plate.
Ben Bernie (May 30, 1891 – October 23, 1943), was an American jazz violinist, bandleader, and radio personality, often introduced as "The Old Maestro". He was noted for his showmanship and memorable bits of snappy dialogue, being part of the first generation of "stars" of American popular music, alongside other artists such as Paul Whiteman (a fellow violinist and bandleader), Ted Lewis and Al Jolson.
From a collection of photographs and other ephemera removed from the scrapbook of a radio music enthusiast. Item #18-3927
Price: $50.00