Number 1 Songs in 1921 — UK and US Charts
"My Man"
Fanny Brice
Fanny Brice's torch song 'My Man' became one of the most popular songs of 1921. The recording industry was booming as phonographs became more affordable household items.
"Say It with Music"
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Paul Whiteman, the self-proclaimed 'King of Jazz', dominated the early 1920s charts. Irving Berlin's 'Say It with Music' was a huge hit, reflecting the public's hunger for dance music.
Biggest Films of 1921 — Box Office Hits
The Kid
Box Office: $5.4 million
Charlie Chaplin's first feature-length film was a sensation, blending comedy with genuine pathos. Six-year-old Jackie Coogan became the first child star. It was the second-highest grossing film of the year behind 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'.
Fashion and Style of 1921
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 1921
Buildings completed and structures opened in 1921