Esther Walker

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Esther Walker
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
OccupationSinger
SpouseKarl Hoblitzelle

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

Esther Walker was born Esther Thomas in

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.

Walker married Texas businessman Karl Hoblitzelle, a manager of movie and vaudeville theatres. The couple 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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