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Nora Bayes

ActorBorn 1880, died 1928On stage 1901 to 19225 productions on this page

Nora Bayes
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Nora Bayes (born Rachel Eleonora "Dora" Goldberg; October 3, 1880 – March 19, 1928) was an American singer and vaudeville performer who was popular internationally between the 1900s and 1920s. She is credited with co-writing the song "Shine On, Harvest Moon" and performed many successful songs during the First World War, including "Over There". She was also noted for her independent views and unconventional private life, becoming an early media celebrity. She made over 160 recordings.

On stage

5 productions, 21 years
1901
The Rogers Brothers in WashingtonBroadway Knickerbocker Theatre. Original. Directed by Ben Teal
49 performances
1908
Ziegfeld Follies of 1908Broadway Jardin De Paris. Original. Directed by Julian Mitchell
120 performances
1917
The Cohan Revue of 1918Broadway New Amsterdam Theatre. Original. Directed by Jack Mason
96 performances
1921
Snapshots of 1921Broadway Selwyn Theatre. Original. Directed by Leon Errol
60 performances
1922
Queen O’ HeartsBroadway George M. Cohan Theatre. Original. Directed by Edgar MacGregor
39 performances

Worked with more than once

1 names
  • Phil White 2 productions

Also credited on

1 work

Follies Of 1907

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