Today in Comics History, November 22: Happy birthday, Ethel Smith!

Born on this day in 1902: popular organist Ethel Smith, popular musician and actor of the Golden Age primarily known for her energetic performances of Latin music. And, an avid golfer!


from Juke Box Comics #3 (Eastern Color, July 1948); text, pencils, inks, and letters by Phil Berube
Happy birthday and play us off with a hearty unspoken babaloo, Ethel!

"The Breeze and I" by Ethel Smith, from Tropical Swing: Selections from the Universal Feature "Cuban Pete" (Castle Films, 1947), with Desi Arnaz and His Orchestra