Atlantic City Entertainers in the Early Years, 1920-1970

W.C. Fields

W. C. Fields - Juggler, Comedian and Actor got his start in Atlantic City.

Actress Jane Wyman made frequent appearances in Alantic City.

John Philip Sousa was a composer and conductor best known for American military and patriotic marches.

Guy Lombardo's band, The Royal Canadians, claimed to create "The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven."

Red Skelton got his start in Atlantic City.

In 1926, Barbara Stanwyck was a showgirl at the Cafe' Beau Arts in Atlantic City, when her name was still Ruby Stevens.

Rudy Vallee and his Connecticut Yankees Band played in Atlantic City.

When Bob Hope prformed in Atlantic City, he often played golf at the Atlantic City Country Club.

Harry Houdini performed his daring escape acts at Garden Pier.

Frank Sinatra often performed at the 500 Club in Atlantic City.

Tommy Dorsey - trombonist, trumpeter and bandleader of the Big Band era.

The Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis comedy team got its start at the 500 Club in Atlantic City.

Jayne Mansfield acted in the movie "The Burglar" that was set in Atlantic City.

Oliver Hardy was marshal of the 1941 Variety Parade on the Atlantic City boardwalk.

Abbott and Costello were one of the most popular acts on Steel Pier.

Peggy Lee was very popular in Atlantic City, and appeared there often.

Sammy Davis Jr. often played at the 500 Club in Atlantic City.

Al Jolson was a lifeguard in Atlantic City during the 1920s.