Victor McLaglen

citizen. One month later, Mina's first single was out. He had by that stage become a naturalized U.S. They went to meet her at the end of the concert and proposed her a trial recording session. He died in 1959. Otto and his wife were present, and were greatly impressed by the singer of that group. Toward the end of his career, McLaglen made several guest appearances on television, particularly in Western series such as Have Gun, Will Travel and Rawhide. On the night of 24 September 1958 a band of teen-age students was playing in a dancing hall in Cremona.

He was especially popular with director John Ford, who frequently included McLaglen in his films. Natalino Otto and his wife Flo Sandon's are credited with the discovery of one of Italy's greatest singers of all times - Mina. He was nominated again, this time for Best Supporting Actor, for his role opposite John Wayne in The Quiet Man (1952). His greatest hits were Ho un sassolino nella scarpa, Mamma voglio anch'io la fidanzata, Mister Paganini, Polvere di stelle, Op op trotta cavallino, Natalino studia canto, Il valzer del boogie-woogie, La classe degli asini. The highlight of his career was an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in The Informer (1935), based on a novel by Liam O'Flaherty. He recorded over two thousand songs during his career. He became a popular character actor, with a particular knack for playing drunks. He was a very prolific singer.

McLaglen's career took a turn in the 1920s, when he moved to Hollywood. Early in 1960s Otto retired from the public scene, but he continued to be involved in show organization, recordings and musical research. After the war, he began taking roles in British silent films. In that year he married Flo Sandon's, also an Italian singer. He also continued boxing, and was named Heavyweight Champ of the British Army in 1918. His best result was a third place in 1955 with a song titled Canto nella Valle. He returned to England in 1913 and served with the Royal Irish Fusiliers during World War I. During 1950s Natalino Otto took part for five times to the San Remo Music Festival.

Between bouts, he toured with a circus, which offered $25 to anyone who could go three rounds with him. He also starred in La casa senza tempo and Carosello del varietą. Four years later, he moved to Canada, where he earned a living as a wrestler and heavyweight boxer, with several notable wins in the ring. One of his most famous fights was against Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson, who defeated him in six rounds. He was the leading character in Tutta la cittą canta directed by Riccardo Freda in 1945. He left home at fourteen to join the army and fought in the Boer War. He was offered singer roles in a few films. His father, a bishop, moved the family to South Africa when McLaglen was a child. Thanks to his popularity, also the movie industry wanted him.

McLaglen was born in England. Italian people danced to his swing tunes, which earned him the nickname "King of Rhythm". Victor McLaglen (1883-1959) was a boxer and actor. In a short while he won the audience with his records - one of the few Italian singers of those times, if not the only one, to achieve success without his songs playing on the radio. Sea Fury (1958). Banned from the radio, Natalino Otto worked for recording companies instead, together with two great Italian bandleaders such as Gorni Kramer and Pippo Barzizza. Around the World in 80 Days (1956). The Italian state radio company EIAR did not broadcast his songs, and labelled them as "barbaric negro antimusic".

Lady Godiva (1955). He was forced to translate song titles and lyrics into Italian. Trouble in the Glen (1954). But he had to face Italian Fascist regime censorship, that banned anything foreign. Prince Valiant (1954). Back in Italy in 1937, Otto presented an innovative repertoire, strongly influenced by American music of that era. The Quiet Man (1952) - Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. In 1935 he was hired by an Italian-American radio station in New York.

Rio Grande (1950). During 1930s he worked as an entertainer on board transatlantic liners on the routes between Europe and North America, which gave him the opportunity to get to know American music genres, especially jazz and swing. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949). Natalino Otto's career as a singer and musician started in the clubs of his native region, Liguria. Fort Apache (1948). Natalino Otto, stage name of Natale Codognotto (Cogoleto, Genoa, Italy, 25 December 1912 - Milan, Italy, 4 October 1969) was the singer who started the swing genre in Italy. Calendar Girl (1947).

Whistle Stop (1946). Forever and a Day (1943). South of Pago Pago (1940). Let Freedom Ring (1939).

Gunga Din (1939). Devil's Party (1938). Wee Willie Winkie (1937). Klondike Annie (1936).

The Informer (1935) - Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Murder at the Vanities (1934). The Lost Patrol (1934). Laughing at Life (1933).

Dishonored (1931). Hangman's House (1928). What Price Glory? (1926).