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 1-25 of 91 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2086 7-in. 3/16/1903 Katie, my southern rose William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2086 10-in. 3/16/1903 Katie, my southern rose W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2087 7-in. 3/16/1903 Let me dream again William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2087 10-in. 3/16/1903 Let me dream again W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2088 7-in. 3/16/1903 The rosary William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2088 10-in. 3/16/1903 The rosary W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2089 7-in. 3/16/1903 The songbird of Melody Lane William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2089 10-in. 3/16/1903 The songbird of Melody Lane W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2090 7-in. 3/16/1903 It's the man in the soldier suit William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2090 10-in. 3/16/1903 It's the man in the soldier suit W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2094 7-in. 3/20/1903 If I but knew William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2094 10-in. 3/20/1903 If I but knew W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2095 7-in. 3/20/1903 I wonder if your love will last William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2095 10-in. 3/20/1903 I wonder if your love will last W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2096 7-in. 3/20/1903 Sweet Maggie May William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2096 10-in. 3/20/1903 Sweet Maggie May W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2097 7-in. 3/20/1903 Sadie, say you won't say no William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2097 10-in. 3/20/1903 Sadie, say you won't say no W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2098 7-in. 3/20/1903 I've got my eyes on you-oo-oo William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2098 10-in. 3/20/1903 I've got my eyes on you-oo-oo W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2099 7-in. 3/20/1903 Meet me when the sun goes down William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2099 10-in. 3/20/1903 Meet me when the sun goes down W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2100 7-in. 3/20/1903 My starlight Sue William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2100 10-in. 3/20/1903 My starlight Sue W. H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2122 7-in. 3/30/1903 The vacant chair William H. Thompson Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 1-25 of 91 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Thompson, William H.," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/114490.

Thompson, William H.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/114490.

"Thompson, William H.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 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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