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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 91 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor A-1497 7-in. 6/21/1904 The diver W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-1497 10-in. 6/21/1904 The diver William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor A-1498 7-in. 6/21/1904 Let me dream again W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-1498 10-in. 6/21/1904 Let me dream again W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor A-1499 7-in. 6/21/1904 Anchored W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-1499 10-in. 6/21/1904 Anchored W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-1500 10-in. 6/21/1904 Nazareth William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor C-1500 12-in. 6/21/1904 Nazareth William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-1519 10-in. 6/21/1904 Swanee River Florence Quinn ; William H. Thompson Female-male vocal duet vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1133 7-in. ca. 1903-Oct. 1905 Years touch not the heart W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4917 10-in. ca. 1910 Love dreams William H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4918 10-in. ca. 1910 Sweet thoughts of home William H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4987 10-in. ca. 1910 All that I ask of you is love William H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4988 10-in. approximately 1910 You are the ideal of my dreams William H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 19539 10-in. 8/16/1911 In all my dreams, I dream of you Frank Coombs ; William H. Thompson Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 19587 10-in. 10/5/1911 The hour that gave me you Frank Coombs ; William H. Thompson Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 19588 10-in. 10/5/1911 The harbor of love Frank Coombs ; William H. Thompson Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 19633 10-in. 11/1/1911 Mine Frank Coombs ; William H. Thompson Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 19673 10-in. 11/22/1911 Driving home the cows from pasture Frank Coombs ; William H. Thompson Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Edison 142 Not documented 7/6/1910 The rosary William H. Thompson Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Edison 722 Not documented 7/10/1911 If the waters could speak as they flow William H. Thompson Baritone vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5704-A] 10-in. Before Mar. 1911 Tramp, tramp, tramp comes the mailman William H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5704-B] 10-in. Before Mar. 1911 Love is like a game of cards William H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5718-A] 10-in. Before May 1911 We've kept the Golden Rule William H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5718-B] 10-in. Before May 1911 Masks and faces William H. Thompson Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 51-75 of 91 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Thompson, William H.," accessed May 4, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/114490.

Thompson, William H.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 4, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/114490.

"Thompson, William H.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.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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