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Harry Barris was an American popular singer and songwriter. He was one of the earliest singers to use "scat singing" in recordings. Barris, one of Paul Whiteman's Rhythm Boys, along with Bing Crosby and Al Rinker, scatted on several songs, including "Mississippi Mud," which Barris wrote in 1927.
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Filmography10 titles
The Lost Weekend
1945as Pianist at Harry & Joe's (uncredited)
1945as Pianist at Harry & Joe's (uncredited)
The Spirit of Notre Dame
1931as William Appleton Shellingdon Pelt ("Wasp")
1931as William Appleton Shellingdon Pelt ("Wasp")
Holiday Inn
1942as Midnight Club Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
1942as Midnight Club Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Anchors Aweigh
1945as Sailor Asking Joe to Get Autographs (uncredited)
1945as Sailor Asking Joe to Get Autographs (uncredited)
The Blue Dahlia
1946as Belhop (uncredited)
1946as Belhop (uncredited)
Blondie Goes Latin
1941as Musician (uncredited)
1941as Musician (uncredited)
Trade Winds
1938as Pianist (Uncredited)
1938as Pianist (Uncredited)
King of Jazz
1930as Trio Singer (as The Rhythm Boys)
1930as Trio Singer (as The Rhythm Boys)
Something to Sing About
1937as Pinky - Band Pianist
1937as Pinky - Band Pianist
Secret Sinners
1933as Harry Barris - Pianist
1933as Harry Barris - Pianist