Clifton Webb
Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck (November 19, 1889 – October 13, 1966), known professionally as Clifton Webb, was an American actor, dancer, and singer remembered for his roles in such films as Laura (1944), The Razor's Edge (1946), and Sitting Pretty (1948). Webb was Oscar-nominated for all three. He was known for his stage appearances in the plays of Noël Coward, including Blithe Spirit, as well as appearances on Broadway in a number of successful musical revues. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 19, 1889 (Indianapolis), Died October 13, 1966 (Beverly Hills)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1932 - 1933
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-73764 | 10-in. | 10/5/1932 | A rainy day | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Clifton Webb | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-78071 | 10-in. | 10/3/1933 | Easter parade | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Clifton Webb | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-78072 | 10-in. | 10/3/1933 | How's chances | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Clifton Webb | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-78164 | 10-in. | 10/11/1933 | Not for all the rice in China | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Clifton Webb | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Webb, Clifton," accessed August 16, 2022, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110001.
Webb, Clifton. (2022). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved August 16, 2022, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110001.
"Webb, Clifton." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2022. Web. 16 August 2022.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
External Sources
Wikipedia: Clifton Webb
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Webb, Clifton, 1889-1966 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no95008500
Wikidata: Clifton Webb - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q560592
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/14351440
ISNI: 0000 0001 1932 4900 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000119324900
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