Paramount Records: From Furniture to Foundational Music (1917-1935) Paramount Records, operating from 1917 to 1935, stands as a significant entity in the landscape of early 20th-century American music. […]
“M”
M (1931) Fritz Lang’s 1931 film “M” stands as a pivotal work in the transition from silent to sound cinema. This German thriller, centered around the hunt for […]
The Great White Way Orchestra
The Great White Way Orchestra Introduction Named after the famous nickname for New York City’s theater district, Broadway, The Great White Way orchestra embodied the vibrant spirit of […]
Lyric Records
A Brief But Brilliant Chapter in Recording History Introduction In the colorful tapestry of early 20th-century recorded music, some threads shine brightly despite their brevity. Lyric Records, though […]
Black Swan Records
Record Label of the Week: Black Swan Records In the early 1920s, the American music industry was dominated by a handful of large companies that primarily featured white […]
Rudy Wiedoeft
The Saxophone King In the glittering world of early 20th-century popular music, few figures shone as brightly as Rudy Wiedoeft, the man who brought the saxophone from the […]
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)
Fritz Lang’s “The Testament of Dr. Mabuse” (1933) picks up where its predecessor left off, diving back into the twisted world of the criminal mastermind Dr. Mabuse. Last […]
Graflex 22
The Graflex 22 camera stands as a testament to mid-20th century photographic innovation, carving out a unique place in the history of image-making. This medium format marvel, introduced […]
Cesare Sodero
Cesare Sodero and Sodero’s Band Cesare Sodero, a name that resonates with the golden age of early 20th-century music, was a remarkable conductor and composer who left an […]
Edison Records
I. The Origins of Edison Records Thomas Edison, known as “The Wizard of Menlo Park,” was a prolific inventor whose innovations profoundly shaped the modern world. Among his […]