Esther Walker

Esther Walker
Esther Walker, Green Book Magazine, 1919
Born October 18, 1894
Pewee Valley, Kentucky, U.S.
Died July 26, 1943
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Occupation Singer
Spouse(s) Karl Hoblitzelle

Esther Walker (October 18, 1894 – July 26, 1943) was an American musical comedy performer.

Early life

Esther Walker was born Esther Thomas in Pewee Valley, Kentucky.[1]

Career

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, from 1919 to 1920 and 1925 to 1927, including "Sahara (We'll Soon Be Dry Like You)" from Monte Cristo, Jr.

Personal life and death

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.

Walker died of cancer in Dallas, Texas, on July 26, 1943, at the age of 48.

References

  1. ↑ "Noted Actress Has Lead Role in 'Biography.'" The Dallas Morning News, 24 February 1934. Retrieved 2010-06-26.
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