Melody Magic - Johnny Green & His Orchestra, 1935

Here is Johnny Green conducting his lush dance orchestra in a medley of four of his own popular compositions. His band singer Marjory Logan and The Tune Twisters (male trio) sing two more Green songs (both with lyrics by James Dyrenforth): “What Now“ and “Not Bad.“ Green chastises his second pianist (and arranger), Dave Terry, for infringing on Green’s musical territory. With the aid of trick photography, Green, with a wave of his baton, reduces the orchestra to miniature size, then Dave Terry does the same to Green. The film closes with an intricate version of “Sweet Sue-Just You“(Victor Young-Will Harris), featuring Green’s saxophone section. Directed by Fred Waller. The songs: John W. Green Medley - I Cover The Waterfront; I’m Yours (Tune Twisters); Body And Soul; I Wanna Be Loved (Orchestra). What Now? (Logan and Tune Twisters), Not Bad (Tune Twisters, Marjory Logan, Johnny Green), Sweet Sue-Just You (Orchestra)