Charles B. Hanford

Charles Barnum Hanford (May 5, 1859 – October 16, 1926) was an American stage actor, known as one of the most popular American Shakespearean actors of his time. After an early career working with leading actors such as Edwin Booth, Thomas W. Keene, and Julia Marlowe, he established his own company and appeared often opposite his wife, the actress Marie Drofnah.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 5, 1859 (Sutter Creek), Died October 16, 1926 (Washington, D.C.)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1914 - 1916

Roles Represented in DAHR: speaker

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor [Trial 1914-09-03-01] Not documented 9/3/1914 Star spangled banner Chas. B. Hanford Recitation speaker  
Victor [Trial 1914-09-03-02] Not documented 9/3/1914 Old Virginia reel Chas. B. Hanford Recitation speaker  
Victor [Trial 1914-09-03-03] Not documented 9/3/1914 Seven ages of man Chas. B. Hanford Recitation speaker  
Columbia 46494 10-in. 3/13/1916 The star spangled banner Charles B. Hanford Recitation speaker  
Columbia 46495 10-in. 3/13/1916 The American flag Charles B. Hanford Recitation speaker  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hanford, Charles B.," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116896.

Hanford, Charles B.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116896.

"Hanford, Charles B.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116896

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