Eric Blore
Eric Blore Sr. (23 December 1887 – 2 March 1959) was an English actor and writer. His early stage career, mostly in the West End of London, centred on revue and musical comedy, but also included straight plays. He wrote sketches for and appeared in variety. In the 1930s Blore acted mostly in Broadway productions. He made his last London appearance in 1933 in the Fred Astaire hit Gay Divorce. Between 1930 and 1955 he made more than 60 Hollywood films, becoming particularly well known for playing butlers and other superior domestic servants. He retired in 1956 for health reasons, and died in Hollywood in 1959 at the age of 71. |
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 76060 | 12-in. | approximately November 1917 | She spoke to me first | Julian Jones ; George Robey | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Blore, Eric," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/356735.
Blore, Eric. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/356735.
"Blore, Eric." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Blore, Eric, 1887-1959 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n87847186
Wikidata: Eric Blore - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q959404
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/39564860
ISNI: 0000 0001 1567 6773 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000115676773
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