Allan Jones
Allan Jones (October 14, 1907 – June 27, 1992) was an American actor and tenor. Jones is best remembered as the male romantic lead actor in the first two films the Marx Brothers starred in for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, A Night at the Opera (1935) and A Day at the Races (1937), as well as the film musicals Show Boat (1936) and The Firefly (1937), where he introduced the "The Donkey Serenade", which became his signature song. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 14, 1907 (Lackawanna County), Died June 27, 1992 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1950
Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal
Notes: His name is spelled "Allen Jones" in Victor ledgers documenting the 1932 St. Matthew Passion recording.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 26-50 of 61 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | LCSHQ-71714 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 4/19/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71715 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 4/19/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71716 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 4/19/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71717 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 4/19/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71718 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 4/19/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71732 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71733 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71734 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCHSQ-71735 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71736 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCHSQ-71737 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCHSQ-71738 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-09934 | 10-in. | 1/13/1938 | The one I love | Allan Jones ; Nathaniel Shilkret | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-09935 | 10-in. | 1/13/1938 | The donkey serenade | Allan Jones ; Nathaniel Shilkret | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-09936 | 10-in. | 1/13/1938 | Giannina mia | Allan Jones ; Nathaniel Shilkret | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-09937 | 10-in. | 1/13/1938 | Cosi cosa | Allan Jones ; Nathaniel Shilkret | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-036456 | 10-in. | 8/27/1939 | Sweethearts | Nathaniel Finston ; Allan Jones | Tenor vocal solo, with vocal chorus and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-036457 | 10-in. | 8/27/1939 | Someday | Nathaniel Finston ; Allan Jones | Tenor vocal solo, with vocal chorus and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-036459 | 10-in. | 8/27/1939 | I'm falling in love with someone | Nathaniel Finston ; Allan Jones | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-049851 | 10-in. | 6/14/1940 | Sylvia | Allan Jones ; Charles Previn | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-049852 | 10-in. | 6/14/1940 | The sleigh | Allan Jones ; Charles Previn | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-049853 | 10-in. | 6/14/1940 | Falling in love with love | Allan Jones ; Charles Previn | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-049854 | 10-in. | 6/14/1940 | Who are you? | Allan Jones ; Victor Symphony Orchestra | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-061247 | 10-in. | 5/13/1941 | Intermezzo | Lou Bring ; Allan Jones ; Victor Concert Orchestra | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-061248 | 10-in. | 5/13/1941 | Why do I love you? | Lou Bring ; Allan Jones ; Victor Concert Orchestra | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jones, Allan," accessed June 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104938.
Jones, Allan. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved June 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104938.
"Jones, Allan." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 June 2024.
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LCNAR: Jones, Allan, 1907-1992 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85151534
Wikidata: Allan Jones - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2837729
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/5131832
MusicBrainz: Allan Jones - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e1256c4d-cdbc-419b-9f5f-349e67c67142
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