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 101-125 of 658 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor C-12935 12-in. 2/20/1913 Cradle song Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-12936 10-in. 2/20/1913 By and by you will forget me Elsie Baker ; Frederick J. Wheeler Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-12986 10-in. 3/12/1913 The land of golden dreams Elsie Baker ; Frederick J. Wheeler Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-12987 10-in. 3/12/1913 There's one in a million like you Edna Brown ; James F. Harrison Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-12988 10-in. 3/12/1913 The trail of the lonesome pine Edna Brown ; James F. Harrison Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-12989 10-in. 3/12/1913 Daddy has a sweetheart and Mother is her name Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13065 10-in. 4/2/1913 John Anderson, my jo Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13066 10-in. 4/2/1913 Long, long ago Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13067 10-in. 4/2/1913 One sweetly solemn thought Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13086 10-in. 4/4/1913 Oh happy day Elsie Baker ; Frederick J. Wheeler Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-13087 12-in. 4/7/1913 I live and love thee Elsie Baker ; Frederick J. Wheeler Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13118 10-in. 4/11/1913 Lullaby from Erminie Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13159 10-in. 4/18/1913 Please don't love anybody else but me Edna Brown ; James F. Harrison Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13303 10-in. 5/13/1913 Love's old sweet song Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13304 10-in. 5/13/1913 Life's dream is o'er Elsie Baker ; Frederick J. Wheeler Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13305 10-in. 5/13/1913 Sunshine and roses Edna Brown ; James F. Harrison Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-13354 12-in. 5/27/1913 Gems from Sweethearts Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-13361 12-in. 5/27/1913 Gems from Rigoletto Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13411 10-in. 6/10/1913 Spinning chorus Victor Women's Chorus Female vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13412 10-in. 6/10/1913 Summer is a-coming in Victor Women's Chorus Female vocal chorus, with male vocal duet vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13444 10-in. 6/17/1913 In the gloaming Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13445 10-in. 6/17/1913 A perfect day Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra and cello obbligato vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13491 10-in. 6/26/1913 Over the stars there is rest Elsie Baker ; Frederick J. Wheeler Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13492 10-in. 6/26/1913 How could I know that you loved me? Elsie Baker ; Frederick J. Wheeler Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-13611 10-in. 7/21/1913 Rose of my dreams Edna Brown ; James F. Harrison Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
(Results 101-125 of 658 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Baker, Elsie," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111572.

Baker, Elsie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111572.

"Baker, Elsie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

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