Velvet Tone Records Explained
Velvet Tone Records was an American record label that was founded by Columbia Records in 1925 and closed in 1932.[1] Velvet Tone featured material identical to that of Columbia's two other low price labels, Harmony Records and Diva Records (and after Diva was discontinued, Clarion Records).[2]
Popular culture
- In Frank Capra's 1946 film, It's a Wonderful Life, Mary can be seen playing a record with a "Velvet Tone" label on the phonograph. A close examination reveals that it is "Buffalo Gals" performed by "Arthur Black and His Orchestra". However, the label's design is inconsistent with actual Velvet Tone labels. The prop record is a nod towards the film's assistant director, Arthur Black.[3]
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Notes and References
- Book: Kernfeld. Barry. The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz. 2002. Grove's Dictionaries Inc.. New York. 1-56159-284-6. 172. 3. 2nd.
- Allan Sutton: Directory of American Disc Record Brands and Manufacturers, 1891–1943 (Westport & London, 1994)
- Book: The Essential It's A Wonderful Life: A Scene-by-Scene Guide to the Classic Film. 9781569764282. Willian. Michael. October 2006. Chicago Review Press, Incorporated .
