1935

Seventy years ago. This was the year Roberta (see below) was released and perhaps Year One in the Swing Era. As the year goes by, I'll note important events in 1935 on their anniversaries. Queen Astrid of Belgium died in a car accident on this date in 1935.

In addition to Roberta, films released in 1935 include The 39 Steps, A Night at the Opera, Mutiny on the Bounty and Top Hat. Perhaps, we'll take these up in later entries. Finally, to close and just for fun - can you name this song?

I'll be hard to handle.
I promise you that.
And if you complain
Here's one little Jane that will leave you flat.
I'll be hard to handle.
What else can I be?
Just ask my Dad the trouble he had controlling me.

I have faults. To be specific,
In a temper, oooh, I'm terrific.
I throw chairs and tables and I never miss.
Ohhh... I'm as cold as in a shell fish.I tell lies.
I'm mean. I'm selfish.
Think it over. My warning is this:
I'll be hard to handle.
I'm making it plain.
Now just be a dear
And scram out of here, 'cause I'm going to raise Cain.

(unintelligible Polish babbling)

I'm as cold as in a shell fish.
I tell lies.
I'm mean. I'm selfish.
Think it over.
My warning is...If you want to be sveet, huh!