[1] When he moved on his own to California in 1921 (leaving his parents and brother behind in Harbin, Manchuria), Belasco found occasional work in Hollywood.

[2] In 1933, Belasco and his orchestra were heard on the Oldsmobile Program on CBS radio.

[3] During a season break from a hotel engagement, he returned to Hollywood, first appearing in Broadway Serenade and Topper Takes a Trip (1938).

He acted in 13 films in 1942, including Holiday Inn, Casablanca, Yankee Doodle Dandy, and Road to Morocco.

[1] His last film was Superdad (1973), and his final television movie was Woman of the Year (1976).