Hugh Conrad
Cornelius Westbrook Van Voorhis (September 21, 1903 – July 13, 1968) was a narrator for television programs and movies. He is perhaps best known for his work on The March of Time radio and newsreel series, where he became known as the "Voice of Doom", as well as for the catchphrase, "Time...marches on!" |
Birth and Death Data: Born New Milford (town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States), Died July 13, 1968 (New Milford (town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933
Roles Represented in DAHR: speaker
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | MS-77456 | 16-in. | 8/11/1933 | Preformed performance | Hugh Conrad | Slide show soundtrack : Talk, dubbed recordings | speaker |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Conrad, Hugh," accessed January 5, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105944.
Conrad, Hugh. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 5, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105944.
"Conrad, Hugh." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 5 January 2026.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Van Voorhis, Westbrook, 1903-1968 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n88226413
Wikidata: Westbrook Van Voorhis - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7987185
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