James T. Powers (1862-1943)
Last updated: 10.01.25
According to the Internet source given below, James T. Powers [James T. McGovern] was an American stage actor, vocalist, and lyricist born in New York. He started his career the on stage in Boston in 1880 and later performed in circuses and vaudevilles. In the 1890s, he performed in Gaiety musicals
He married actress Rachel Booth (1862-1955) in 1892 and they toured together in several productions.
He died in New York City.
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Dem White Pants (1901) | M. Dreyfus (music) James T. Powers (perf.) Rachel Booth (perf.) |
Piano, Voice | Sheet Music Singer |  |
The peformer is featured on 7 sheet music/recording covers. It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located. Keys: (w&m)
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Can't You Take My Word? (1901) | Bert Brantford | Harry Boden (words) Lionel Monckton (words) James T. Powers (perf.) |
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Everybody Wants to See the Baby (1903) | Bob Cole | James T. Powers (perf.) |
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Has Anybody Seen Our Cat? (1899) | T.W. Connor(w&m) | James T Powers (words)
James T. Powers (perf.) |
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De Ragtime Dance (1899) | Max Dreyfus | James T. Powers (perf.) | |
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Buzz On, Little Busy Bees! (1910) | Gustave Kerker | James T. Powers (perf.) |
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Selection From Two Little Brides (1912) | Gustave Kerker | James T. Powers (perf.) |
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At the Seaside (1903) | Ernest Shand(w&m) | James T. Powers (perf.) |