Elsie Baker

Elsie Baker (July 13, 1883 – August 16, 1971) was an American actress. Her career spanned the gamut from vaudeville through silent movies to radio to Hollywood and television. She has sometimes been confused with the American contralto Elsie West Baker (1886-1958) who was also known as Elsie Baker.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 13, 1883 (Chicago), Died August 16, 1971 (Manhattan)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1906 - 1936

Roles Represented in DAHR: contralto, piano

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Recordings (Results 176-200 of 658 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor C-15304 12-in. 10/30/1914 Sinfonia pastorale Victor Mixed Chorus Vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15307 10-in. 10/27/1914 Your king and country want you Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15308 10-in. 10/27/1914 Christmas Eve Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15312 10-in. 10/28/1914 Lo, how a rose e'er blooming Lyric Quartet Mixed vocal quartet, unaccompanied vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-15317 12-in. 10/30/1914 Hallelujah chorus Victor Oratorio Chorus Vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-15318 12-in. 10/30/1914 And the glory of the Lord Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15322 10-in. 11/3/1914 Oh promise me Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor BVE-15465 10-in. 6/9/1925 Abide with me Elsie Baker ; Olive Kline Female vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15465 10-in. 12/7/1914 Abide with me Elsie Baker ; Olive Kline Female vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor BVE-15466 10-in. 6/9/1925 Whispering hope Elsie Baker ; Olive Kline Female vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15466 10-in. 12/7/1914 Whispering hope Elsie Baker ; Olive Kline Female vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15478 10-in. 12/10/1914 In the shadow of the sycamore Edna Brown ; James F. Harrison Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15479 10-in. 12/10/1914 Calling me home Edna Brown ; James F. Harrison Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor CVE-15563 12-in. 4/11/1928 Gems from La traviata Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-15564 12-in. 1/5/1915 Gems from La traviata Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-15717 12-in. 2/19/1915 Gems from Madama Butterfly Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-15786 12-in. 3/12/1915 Eye hath not seen Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15787 10-in. 3/12/1915 Baby Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15814 10-in. 3/19/1915 We'll take care of you all Edna Brown ; James F. Harrison Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15815 10-in. 3/19/1915 The flame of love Edna Brown ; James F. Harrison Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15923 10-in. 4/21/1915 When I was a dreamer (And you were my dream) Lyric Quartet ; Harry Macdonough Mixed vocal quartet and male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15924 10-in. 4/21/1915 Down among the sheltering palms Lyric Quartet Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-15983 10-in. 5/3/1915 Sprinkle me with kisses (If you want my love to grow) Elsie Baker ; Charles Harrison Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-16006 10-in. 5/7/1915 Sprinkle me with kisses Edna Brown Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-16054 12-in. 5/27/1915 Gems from A modern Eve Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
(Results 176-200 of 658 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Baker, Elsie," accessed October 9, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/111572.

Baker, Elsie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/111572.

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