The Capitol Film Collection – The Capitol Tower (1958)

This is a promotional film narrated by Tennessee Ernie Ford that shows the process of signing an artist, making a record, and selling it in 1958. It shows several stars from the time including: Barbara Gayle, Leonard Pennario, Mora Lympany, Micky Katz, and John Browning. It also briefly features an appearance by Glen Wallichs, Capitol Records’ former president and one the original co-founders (the other co-founders were Johnny Mercer and Buddy DeSylva).


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