**Allan Jones (1907-1992)** was an American actor and singer, celebrated for his powerful tenor voice. His film career peaked in the 1930s, where he established himself as an ideal leading man for musicals and operettas.

He is remembered for playing romantic hero or charming lead roles, often alongside the era's leading female stars. Among his most significant films are "A Night at the Opera" (1935), where, although in a supporting role, he gained significant exposure with the Marx Brothers; the acclaimed "Show Boat" (1936), in the iconic role of Gaylord Ravenal; "The Firefly" (1937) and "The Great Waltz" (1938).

His stage presence and vocal ability made him a popular face of Hollywood musical cinema during its Golden Age.