Josie Sadler

Josie Sadler (1871–1927) was for twenty years a leading American stage comedienne known for her "Dutch" (German) dialect routines and heavy-set appearance. She made several early phonograph recordings for the major companies of the time, and also made several silent films, mostly for Vitagraph. She retired from show business to operate her deceased husband's electrical research business.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1871 (New York City), Died June 22, 1927 (Harrison)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1908 - 1910

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, author, speaker

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-6695 10-in. 12/31/1908 If I could get some sleep Josie Sadler Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Victor B-6696 10-in. 12/31/1908 What's the use of working Josie Sadler Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Victor B-7008 10-in. 4/23/1909 He falls for the ladies every time Josie Sadler Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Victor B-7009 10-in. 4/23/1909 Come and hear the orchestra Josie Sadler Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Victor B-7010 10-in. 4/23/1909 One good turn deserves another Josie Sadler Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Victor B-8043 10-in. 6/11/1909 Hilda loses her job Josie Sadler Monologue, with orchestra author, speaker  
Victor B-8044 10-in. 6/11/1909 I'd like to make a smash mit you Josie Sadler Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Victor B-8045 10-in. 6/11/1909 Heinie waltzed round on his hickory limb Josie Sadler Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Victor B-8046 10-in. 6/11/1909 Beerland Josie Sadler Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Victor B-8388 10-in. 11/19/1909 I love my husband, but oh, you Henry! Josie Sadler Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia 3815 10-in. ca. Jan.-Apr. 1908 I'd like to make a smash mit you Josie Sadler Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia 3901 10-in. ca. Jan.-Apr. 1908 Come and hear the orchestra Josie Sadler Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia 3931 10-in. ca. Jan.-Oct. 1908 A little German trouble Josie Sadler Monologue and female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia 3934 10-in. ca. 1908 One good turn deserves another Josie Sadler Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sadler, Josie," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/115970.

Sadler, Josie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/115970.

"Sadler, Josie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/115970

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