1933 Press Photo Bandleader Paul Whiteman, wife Margaret & Gracie Allen

Whiteman, Paul ("King of Jazz" - Dead). Paul Whiteman, the famed bandleader who died this morning, was familiar to millions with his top hat and tails in 1932, Center, he is pictured in 1933 with his wife, Margaret, at completion of his publicized diet when he reduced from 327 to 185. At right, in 1943 he and comedian Gracie Allen got together at piano prior to a Hollywood ... concert.

Photo is dated 1933.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.