Jack Smith (born Jacob Schmidt, May 30, 1896 – May 13, 1950), known as "Whispering" Jack Smith, was an American baritone singer who was a popular radio and recording artist. He was at his most popular during the 1920s and 1930s, making a brief comeback in the late 1940s. He made occasional film appearances. == Life == Smith was born in the Bronx, New York, the youngest son of Charles Henry Schmidt and Anna Staab. On his World War I... [more on Wikipedia]