4 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Henry Ainley was a celebrated British stage actor who recorded Shakespeare recitations for His Master's Voice in the 1920s. These are sides from 'Hamlet', showing the theatrical repertoire that occupied much of Ainley's recording career. Ainley recordings have modest collector interest.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3493 Voice
Henry Ainley (1879-1945), the English stage actor, speaks Hamlet's soliloquies To Be or Not to Be and O That This Too Solid Flesh on HMV B3492.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3492 Personalities (Prs)
Henry Ainley, a celebrated British classical actor and Shakespearean performer, recorded dramatic recitations including 'The Bells' and 'Charge of the Light Brigade' for His Master's Voice. These are theatrical pieces rather than songs.AI summary
His Master's Voice C2089 Personalities (Prs)
Henry Ainley was a distinguished British actor and Shakespearean voice of the early twentieth century; this HMV recording captures him performing 'To Be or Not to Be' and the soliloquy 'O That This Too Solid Flesh', likely from the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3492 Voice