James Melton

1904-01-02 – 1961-04-21 (age 57) Moultrie, Georgia, USA

Biography

James Melton (1904-1961) was a popular singer in the 1920s and early 1930s. He later began a career as an operatic singer when tenor voices went out of style in popular music around 1932–35.

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Known For

Ziegfeld Follies

1945

as Alfredo (segment "La Traviata")

Sing Me a Love Song

1936

as Jerry Haines

Stars Over Broadway

1935

as Jan King

Melody for Two

1937

as Tod Weaver

Operation Wonderland

1951

as Narrator

Hizzoner

1933

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The Last Dogie

1933

Sing a Song

1932