Электронная книга: Esther Walker «Bad Cook»

Esther Walker

Esther Walker (October 18, 1894 - July 26, 1943) was an American musical comedy performer. She was born Ester Thomas in Louisville, Kentucky on October 18, 1894. Adopting the stage name of Esther Walker, she appeared on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in a 1919 production of "Monte Cristo, Jr.", and later that year performed at the 44th Street Theatre in "Hello, Alexander". Walker recorded over 32 songs for Victor and Brunswick record labels, during the years 1919-1920 and 1925-1927, including "Sahara (We'll Soon Be Dry Like You)" from "Monte Cristo, Jr." Walker wed Texas businessman Karl Hoblitzelle, a successful manager of movie and vaudeville theatres. The two founded the Hoblitzelle Foundation in 1942, which still exists today. She died of cancer in Dallas, Texas on July 26, 1943 at the age of 48.

External links

* [http://www.jazzage1920s.com/estherwalker/estherwalker.php The Jazz Age: Esther Walker]
* [http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=63792 Esther Walker on the Internet Broadway Database]

Источник: Esther Walker