In 1932 Bill Cuthbert and George Deller took over the Palais Royale and this was the period of its greatest popularity. 'Big bands' such as Duke Ellington and Count Basie, Paul Whiteman and the Dorsey Brothers played there.
During the year 1932, the Palais Royale, under the ownership of Bill Cuthbert and George Deller, reached its peak popularity. The establishment was a hub for renowned big bands such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Paul Whiteman, and the Dorsey Brothers.