Phil Spitalny (November 7, 1890, Tetiev, Ukraine (territory of Russian Empire) – October 11, 1970, Miami Beach, Florida) was a musician, music critic, composer and bandleader heard often on radio during the 1930s and 1940s. He rose to fame after he brought together an orchestra with only female musicians, a novelty at the time.
Composer and musician of Ukrainian background, who came to the fore in the 1930's as leader of one of the few all-female orchestras of the big band era. Known as the Hour of Charm All Girl Orchestra, the 22-piece ensemble featured Evelyn and Her Magical Violin (who eventually became Mrs. Spitalny) and was hosted by Arlene Francis as Mistress of Ceremonies in Spitalny's 'Hour of Charm' radio show (1934-48).
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He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6364 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Here Come the Co-eds
1945
Orchestra Leader
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
1942
Phil Spitalny (as Phil Spitalny and His All-Girl Orchestra)
Meet the Maestros
1938
Short
Band Leader, Dinah number with his all-girl chorus
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
1942
orchestrator
Poor Cinderella
1934
Short musical director - uncredited
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Cinderella Man
2005
performer: "Cheer Up, Smile, Nertz" 1931
Poor Cinderella
1934
Short performer: "Poor Cinderella"
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Moments of Charm
1939
Short
Himself - the Conductor
Queens of Harmony
1937
Short
Himself
Musical Charmers
1936
Short
Himself
Phil Spitalny & His All Girl Orchestra
1935
Short
Himself
Sirens of Syncopation
1935
Short
Himself
Phil Spitalny and His Musical Queens
1934
Short
Himself
Ladies That Play
1934
Short
Himself (as Phil Spitalny and His Musical Queens)
Big City Fantasy
1934
Short
Himself
Phil Spitalny
1929
Short
Himself
The Ed Sullivan Show
1951-1953
TV Series
Himself
Known for movies
Big City Fantasy (1934) as Himself
Phil Spitalny and His Musical Queens (1934) as Himself
$850,000