The above ad appeared in the Lorain Journal on the eve of the performance. Also on the bill at the Palace was singer Julie Sherwin (later known as Julie Conway).
According to this Wiki entry, Johnnie Davis was working with Fred Waring as a musician and vocalist before he made the move to Hollywood. The popular musician is probably best known for introducing the classic song “Hooray for Hollywood” in the movie Hollywood Hotel. The tune would become the theme song for his band.
Davis would appear in many movies during the 30s and 40s.
Here’s Johnnie Davis performing “Hooray for Hollywood” and a few other catchy tunes (that you’ll recognize from Looney Tunes cartoons) in Hollywood Hotel. He’s mainly singing here, in his “scat” singing style.
Davis had a very likable, infectious personality and I’ll bet it was a great show at the Palace that day.