William H. Thompson

William H. Thompson (April 24, 1852 - February 4, 1923) was an American actor on stage, in vaudeville, and in films.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 24, 1852 (Glasgow), Died February 4, 1923 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1901 - 1912

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal

Notes: Sometimes listed as W. H. Thompson.

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 91 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2122 7-in. 3/30/1903 The vacant chair William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2123 10-in. 3/30/1903 My Sulu Lulu Loo W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2123 7-in. 3/30/1903 My Sulu Lulu Loo William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2124 10-in. 3/30/1903 Soldiers W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2124 7-in. 3/30/1903 Soldiers William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2125 10-in. 3/30/1903 Flee as a bird William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2125 7-in. 3/30/1903 Flee as a bird William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-750 10-in. 11/30/1903 The tale of the sea shell W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor A-750 7-in. 11/30/1903 The tale of the sea shell W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-751 10-in. 11/30/1903 The songbird of Melody Lane W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor A-751 7-in. 11/30/1903 The songbird of Melody Lane William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-752 10-in. 11/30/1903 Meet me when the sun goes down W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-753 10-in. 11/30/1903 The rosary W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor A-753 7-in. 11/30/1903 The rosary W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-754 10-in. 11/30/1903 Down in the meadows where the green grass grows W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor A-754 7-in. 11/30/1903 Down in the meadows where the green grass grows W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-755 10-in. 11/30/1903 I've got my eyes on you-oo-oo W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor A-755 7-in. 11/30/1903 I've got my eyes on you-oo-oo W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-756 10-in. 11/30/1903 If I but knew William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-757 10-in. 11/30/1903 Forever and forever W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor A-757 7-in. between 1901 and 1903 Forever and forever William H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor C-758 12-in. 11/30/1903 The orphan's prayer W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-758 10-in. 11/30/1903 The orphan's prayer W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-1496 10-in. 6/21/1904 Rocked in the cradle of the deep W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor A-1496 7-in. 6/21/1904 Rocked in the cradle of the deep W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 26-50 of 91 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Thompson, William H.," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/114490.

Thompson, William H.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/114490.

"Thompson, William H.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/114490

External Sources

Wikipedia: William H. Thompson (actor)

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Thompson, William H., 1852-1923 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2008156444

Wikidata: William H. Thompson (actor) - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q79174866

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/53974400

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