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Jefferson was the richest actor in America by the 1890s. He had a million bucks which would be like $25 mil today. Which still doesn't seem a lot, but the dollar went much further back then
eslubin 9 months ago
So far, I haven't come accross any recordings. I haven't been in touch with the right relative yet.
Did you know that not only was his son, Joseph Jr., an actor, but also his neice and grand neice were active actors. His neice Josephine Jefferson who Married Charles Rolfe, Josephine Jefferson Rolfe's daughter Josephine Jefferson Rolfe started acting at the age of 2, on stage with her grandfather Joseph Jefferson.
whwash 1 year ago
This is my great great Grand Father!!
It is GREAT to see information about him on youtube!!!
His story is incredible!!
His acting abilities were untouchable.
He made Rip Van Winkle into the charactor that we knew growing up!!
He also has a yearly award given out to the theatre know as " The Joseph Jefferson Award!"
whwash 1 year ago
@whwash
What a great legend Mr. Jefferson is...
... what a great honor to hear from you!
Many Thanks!
Kind Regards.
All Best.
Doug --
CurzonRoad 1 year ago
This is my great great Grand Father!!
It is GREAT to see information about him on youtube!!!
His story is incredible!!
His acting abilities were untouchable.
He made Rumplestiltskin into the charactor that we knew growing up!!
He also has a yearly award given out to the theatre know as " The Joseph Jefferson Award!"
whwash 1 year ago
Doug: How wonderful to hear this recording. Thank you. Maya
mayatatyana1 1 year ago
I am familiar with the Rip Van Winkle story. But I have not ever heard of this actor, Joseph Jefferson. Thank you for the interesting information.
Shabannie 2 years ago
Fascinating and unique historic posting,
Doug! Photos are marvelous! Sounds
like W.C.Fields or visa versa! Thank
you!
Kievest 2 years ago
Douglasio,
This is so amazing to me in 2009, I can just imagine how amazing it was to people in 1903....those of course who could afford a gramophone and the recording. Thank you for posting this great actor's historical masterpiece.
genia106 2 years ago
Wonderful diction. Sort of reminds me of the Barrymores. He doesn't sing-song. Fairly naturalistic reading. Very interesting.
Bivolari 2 years ago
Awesome Doug! I love to listen to recordings like this. 5*****
althazarr 2 years ago
It really is amazing... glad you liked... Thanks, Lloyd!
CurzonRoad 2 years ago
It's amazing how many great stage actors and singers of the past are mostly unknown by today's audiences. I never heard of this actor, even though he apparently had a great reputation in the theater. To think how many others, who never made any recordings, are virtually forgotten. The illustrious Sarah Bernhardt made a few recordings, I believe, including the role of Hamlet. Thanks, Doug, for posting!
meltzerboy 2 years ago
Other actors from the 19th century to record were Julia Marlowe, her husband E.H. Sothern, and Ellen Terry. Edwin Booth was captured on cylinder, though don't believe this was for commercial distribution. Later on, John Barrymore recorded two electrical sides of Hamlet's soliloquy for Victor.
CurzonRoad 2 years ago
I'm not familiar with Marlowe, Sothern, or Terry, but will look them up. Have heard of Booth and, of course, John Barrymore and the Barrymore clan. The only recordings of actors I have are poetry and short story readings by such greats as Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Cedric Hardwicke, Richard Burton, James Mason, and a few French actors. Thanks for the information.
meltzerboy 2 years ago
Also Vincent Price reciting (what else?) Edgar Allan Poe tales.
meltzerboy 2 years ago
This is the guy who gave its name to the Little Church Around the Corner in NYC, (Fifth and 29) which has a stained-glass window of Joseph Jefferson as Rip van Winkle. Great to hear his voice, and in his most famous rôle!
AulicExclusiva 2 years ago
This is the first time I have heard one of these readings. Is this on a disc?
pax41 2 years ago
Hi Bob: Yes, this is on a later, 10-inch double-side Columbia. Cheers, etc. Doug --
CurzonRoad 2 years ago
Doug, thanks for sharing this incredible post.
It is awesome that this was recorded so long ago and we can still enjoy it :-)
ginnykaren 2 years ago
Hi Ginny: A real piece of American history! THANK YOU! Doug --
CurzonRoad 2 years ago