German film star Marlene Dietrich, who now lives in Hollywood, has created a new fashion trend with her costume in the movie, Morocco—men’s clothing for women. In the movie she wears a man’s top hat and tails, and she often appears in public in men’s suit clothes, carrying a cane and smoking a cigarette. The Dietrich look, called “Dietrickery”, has caught on, especially among the rich and famous.

In March, the movie King Kong has actress Fay Wray playing opposite a giant gorilla, Knig Kong, who dangles her from the top of the Empire State Building.

In November, the new film version of Louisa May Alcott’s novel Little Women starring the fresh new actress Katharine Hepburn is released. Hepburn plays Jo, the tomboy protagonist of the novel.

Hit records of 1933:
“Sophisticated Lady” by Duke Ellington.
“Did You Ever See A Dream Walking?” by Eddy Duchin.
“We’re in the Money” by Dick Powell.
“Just An Echo In the Valley” by Bing Crosby; also version by Rudy Vallee.
“Lazy Bones” by Ted Lewis Band; also version by Don Redman’s Band.
“Let’s All Sing Like the Birdies Sing” by Ben Bernie.
“Night and Day” by Eddy Duchin.
“Shadow Waltz” by Bing Crosby.
“You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me” by Bing Crosby with Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians.
“Stormy Weather” by Ethel Waters

In February, Paris audiences are stunned by a recital by 10-year American violin prodigy, Yehudi Menuhin.

On October 6, 1927, the New York premiere of the first “talkie”(feature length talking movie), The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson, causes audiences to stand up and cheer.

In December, jazz composer and pianist Duke Ellington opens at The Cotton Club, a famous Harlem nightclub.