[Dixielandjazz] Soprano (Ukulele) banjo movie star?

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Wasn't there a performer called "Ukelele Ike" whom Tiny Tim seemed to by copying?
   Rae Ann
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From: David Richoux <tubaman at tubatoast.com>
> Hi all,
> 
> A caller to my radio show asked if I remembered a 1930-50s era male  
> movie star who played the soprano banjo and sang. The listener said  
> he was from the former Czechoslovakia and remembered seeing the films  
> when he was a child. He could not remember if the person was American  
> or from Europe.
> 
> I have done some web searches with no clear results.
> 
> Any  ideas?
> 
> Dave Richoux
> 
> 
> 
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