Marriott Edgar
Marriott Edgar (5 October 1880 – 5 May 1951), born George Marriott Edgar in Kirkcudbright, Scotland, was a British poet, scriptwriter and comedian, best known for writing many of the monologues performed by Stanley Holloway, particularly the Albert series. In total he wrote sixteen monologues for Holloway, whilst Holloway himself wrote only five. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 5, 1880, Died May 5, 1951
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1940
Roles Represented in DAHR: author
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-046171 | 10-in. | 1/5/1940 | The lion and Albert | Cyril Smith | Recitation, with piano | author |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Edgar, Marriott," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/354177.
Edgar, Marriott. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/354177.
"Edgar, Marriott." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.
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LCNAR: Edgar, Marriott - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n87115463
Wikidata: Marriott Edgar - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6772979
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