Biography

In 1917, Frank Wenzel changed his name to "Frank Britton" to form a double act (trombone and cornet) with Milt Britton. Originators of the "slapstick" orchestra, Britton's Orchestra became known in Europe and the USA as "America's Craziest Orchestra" and "The Mad Musical Maniacs".

The band's routine was to begin playing a selection in the normal way, then about half way through the song, a musician would stumble and knock an instrument out of another's hand, thereby starting a melee of comedy.

The band played some Broadway shows, made tours of South America and the US, and made appearances in shorts and feature films. They are seen causing mayhem during the title song in Amour et clair de lune (1933). .

- IMDb mini biography by: pmintun@mac.com