A photograph from below of Tommy Dorsey playing trombone on stage with unidentified musicians in the background. Dorsey is playing into a microphone with his eyes shut.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0586.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
A photograph from the side of Tommy Dorsey playing trombone on stage with an unidentified musician in the background. Dorsey is wearing a tuxedo shirt and looking down at a music stand.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0587.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
Headshot of Tommy Dorsey looking to the side and wearing a light colored jacket and tie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0588.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
Headshot of Tommy Dorsey smiling and looking to the side. Dorsey is wearing a black tuxedo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0589.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
Publicity photo of Tommy Dorsey seated and turning forward while smiling. Dorsey is wearing a light colored jacket and tie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0590.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
Publicity photo of Tommy Dorsey holding a trombone and facing forward while looking to the side. Dorsey is wearing a light colored jacket and tie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0591.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
Publicity photo of Tommy Dorsey seated and holding a trombone while looking to the side. Dorsey is wearing black tuxedo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0592.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
King of Swing: Musical melodies to fit the taste of America's dancing feet, whether it's swing or sweet, are contributed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Technicolor extravaganza, "Broadway Rhythm," by Tommy Dorsey, the Sentimental Gentleman of Swing, and his orchestra. Heading the cast of the gay musical are George Murphy and Ginny Simms. Others contributing music or merriment are Charles Winninger, Ben Blue and Nancy Walker, Gloria De Haven and Kenny Bowers, Lena Horne and Eddie "Rochester" Anders, Hazel Scott, and Bunny Waters. Roy Del Ruth directed "Broadway Rhythms," which is brought to the screen by Producer Jack Cummings (from photo transfer).
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0593.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
Tommy Dorsey standing in a crowd of unidentified people in a studio. Dorsey is turned to the side and talking.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0594.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
Tommy Dorsey holding a trombone and looking down. Dorsey is standing next to Count Basie and Lionel Hampton, both playing a vibraphone in a studio.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0595.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
Tommy Dorsey and Pat Dane embracing in the back seat of a car. Dorsey is leaning back and kissing Dane's cheek.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0596.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
Tommy Dorsey kissing Pat Dane on the cheek while standing outdoors.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0597.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
Lauritz Melchior, Metropolitan opera heroic tenor, and guest of Tommy Dorsey, emcee and trombone soloist of the RCA Show, as they rehearsed their lines before the popular NBC program went on the air at a recent broadcast. The occasion marked the reunion of the famous singer and Dorsey, since they also appeared together in MGM's musical "Thrill of a Romance." Both record exclusively for RCA Victor (from photo caption).
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0598.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
Tommy Dorsey, Buddy Rich, Red Skelton, and Eleanor Powell posed in a publicity shot for the film "Ship Ahoy." Dorsey is playing trombone while Rich and Skelton hold drum sticks. Powell is holding one leg up and to the side.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0599.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
Headshot of Tommy Douglas wearing a suit and striped tie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-0600.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
