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Barker, Harley Granville (1877-1946) Influential English director and writer noted for his association with George Bernard Shaw. As resident director of the Royal Court Theatre he produced Candida, Man and Superman, John Bull's Other Island, You Never Can Tell, Major Barbara, Captain Brassbound's Conversion, and The Doctor's Dilemma. He also produced and directed many plays by Yeats, Ibsen, Galsworthy and Maeterlinck, wrote several dramas, and authored a series of influential essays on Shakespeare. Barrymore, Ethel Turn-of-the-century American actress. Other documents about Barrymore, Ethel: American Stage of To-Day, The Barrymore, John Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Barrymore, John: American Stage of To-Day, The John Barrymore Bateman, Jessie English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Bateman, Jessie: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Bates, Blanche Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Bates, Blanche: American Stage of To-Day, The Belasco, David (1853-1931) American manager and playwright. At the turn of the century he became the most famous theatrical producer in America with a series of well-produced melodramas, including two which were later turned into operas by Puccini -- Madame Butterfly and Girl of the Golden West. Bellew, Kyrle Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Bellew, Kyrle: American Stage of To-Day, The Bernhardt, Sarah (1844-1923) French actress who achieved worldwide stardom in tragic roles. Born Henriette Rosine Bernard, she first took the stage in 1862 at the Comedie Francaise (the French National Theatre). In 1869 she gained notice in Coppee's La Passant, then in 1872 became France's leading actress with performances as Cordelia in King Lear and the Queen in Victor Hugo's Ruy Blas. In 1879 she appeared on the London stage in Racine's Phèdre. Subsequently, she toured throughout Europe and the United States. Her most famous performances were in Marguerite Gautier's Our Lady of the Camelias, Edmund Rostand's L'Aiglon (as the King of Rome), Marivaux's Lorenzaccio, and several dramas written specifically for her by the French playwright Sardou - Dora (1877), Fedora (1882), Theodora (1884), La Tosca (1887), Cleopatre (1890) and La Sorcière (1903). She was also famous for her 1899 London performance as Hamlet (pictured). In 1893 she took control of a French theatre company and renamed it Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. She was noted in her later years for her great voice, artwork and film acting. On the anecdotal side, she is reputed to have slept in a coffin and owned a pet tiger. Other documents about Bernhardt, Sarah: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Sarah Bernhardt, photo Betterton, Thomas (c1635-1710) English actor, the top star of Restoration-period theatre. He was associated with the playwright William Congreve, in whose Love for Love and The Way of the World he starred. Other documents about Betterton, Thomas: Thomas Betterton, drawing Booth, Edwin (1833-1893) Premier American actor of the late 1800s, famous for his Shakespearean roles, particularly Romeo, Richard III and Hamlet. He was said to have had a beautiful voice and a mesmerizing, intelligent presence. His most famous performances were as Brutus in Julius Caesar with his father, Junius, as Caesar and his brother, John Wilkes Booth, as Cassius. Ironically, John Wilkes Booth later assassinated Abraham Lincoln. The subsequent furor caused Edwin to suffer financially and close the theatre company he had founded. In another famous performance, he alternated with Sir Henry Irving in the roles of Iago and Othello at the Lyceum in 1881. He was also a founding member of the Players Club, whose members were important figures in the New York theatre community. Interestingly, most critics were banned from the club. Other documents about Booth, Edwin: Edwin Booth as Hamlet (photo) Edwin Booth, photo Bourchier, Arthur English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Bourchier, Arthur: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Bracegirdle, Mrs. Anne (c1673-1748) One the earliest important English actresses, most famous for creating the role of the ingenue Millamant in William Congreve's The Way of the World. She was a protege of Thomas Betterton and later Congreve's mistress. Breese, Edmund Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Breese, Edmund: American Stage of To-Day, The Burbage, James (c1567-1619) English actor and manager who built the Blackfriars theatre. Father of Richard and Cuthbert. Burbage, Richard (c1567-1619) Along with Edward Alleyn, one of the top actors of the Elizabethan stage and the original portrayer of many of Shakespeare's most famous characters, including Richard III, Hamlet, Othello and King Lear. His acting career is believed to have begun in the 1580s with a company called the Admiral's Men at the Theatre. His father James and brother Cuthbert were key figures behind the Blackfriars and Globe theatres, and through the Globe Richard became associated with Shakespeare. He also acted in the works of other Elizabethan playwrights such as Ben Jonson and Thomas Kyd. Other documents about Burbage, Richard: Richard Burbage, portrait Burke, Billie Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Burke, Billie: American Stage of To-Day, The

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Cahill, Marie Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Cahill, Marie: American Stage of To-Day, The Campbell, Mrs. Patrick 19th-century English actress. Carter, Mrs. Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Carter, Mrs.: American Stage of To-Day, The Clarke, Marguerite Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Clarke, Marguerite: American Stage of To-Day, The Coffin, Hayden English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Coffin, Hayden: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Coghlan, Gertrude Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Coghlan, Gertrude: American Stage of To-Day, The Coghlan, Rose Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Coghlan, Rose: American Stage of To-Day, The Collier, William Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Collier, William: American Stage of To-Day, The Collingbourne, F. English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Collingbourne, F.: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Conquest, Ida Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Conquest, Ida: American Stage of To-Day, The Coquelinaine, M. English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Coquelinaine, M.: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Crane, W.H. Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Crane, W.H.: American Stage of To-Day, The Crosman, Henrietta Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Crosman, Henrietta: American Stage of To-Day, The

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Daly, Arnold Turn-of-the-century American actor. He became a producer and attempted to create a "theatre of ideas" at the Berkeley Lyceum, staging many of Shaw's plays. Other documents about Daly, Arnold: American Stage of To-Day, The Daly, Augustyn (1839-1899) American manager who founded Daly's Theatre in New York. He influenced many stars' careers, particularly Ada Rehan and John Drew. Most of his productions were of classics. Daniels, Frank Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Daniels, Frank: American Stage of To-Day, The Denis, Ruth St. Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Denis, Ruth St.: American Stage of To-Day, The Dixey, Henry E. Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Dixey, Henry E.: American Stage of To-Day, The Dodson, J.E. Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Dodson, J.E.: American Stage of To-Day, The Doro, Marie Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Doro, Marie: American Stage of To-Day, The Drew, John Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Drew, John: American Stage of To-Day, The Duse, Eleonora 19th-century Italian actress famous for her Shakespearean performances. Along with Sarah Bernhardt and Helena Modjeska, she was regarded as one of the three great classical actresses of the day.

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Edeson, Robert Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Edeson, Robert: American Stage of To-Day, The Ediss, Connie English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Ediss, Connie: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Elliott, Maxine Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Elliott, Maxine: American Stage of To-Day, The Ellison, Grace Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Ellison, Grace: American Stage of To-Day, The Emery, Winifred English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Emery, Winifred: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century

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Fairbanks, Douglas Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Fairbanks, Douglas: American Stage of To-Day, The Faversham, William Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Faversham, William: American Stage of To-Day, The William Faversham, photo Featherstone, Vane English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Featherstone, Vane: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Ferguson, Elsie Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Ferguson, Elsie: American Stage of To-Day, The Fields, Lew Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Fields, Lew: American Stage of To-Day, The Filkins, Grace Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Filkins, Grace: American Stage of To-Day, The Fiske, Mrs. Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Fiske, Mrs.: American Stage of To-Day, The Freear, Louie English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Freear, Louie: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Frohman, Charles Turn-of-the-century American theatre producer and playwright. He nurtured many actors into stars, including Ethel Barrymore, John Drew, Julia Marlowe and E.H. Sothern.

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Galland, Bertha Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Galland, Bertha: American Stage of To-Day, The Garrick, David (1717-1779) English actor and manager. As the most famous actor of his era and as the manager of the Drury Lane theatre from 1747 to 1776, he changed English theatre from a declamatory exercise for the aristocracy into a realistic experience intended for everyone. He also popularized and restored Shakespeare's plays. His Hamlet is considered one of the best. This description of Garrick was written by a contemporary: 'On the stage he was natural, simple, affecting. 'Twas only that when he was off he was acting.' Genee, Adeline Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Genee, Adeline: American Stage of To-Day, The George, Grace Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about George, Grace: American Stage of To-Day, The Gillette, William Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Gillette, William: American Stage of To-Day, The Glaser, Lulu Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Glaser, Lulu: American Stage of To-Day, The Goodwin, N.C. Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Goodwin, N.C.: American Stage of To-Day, The Granville, Miss English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Granville, Miss: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Greene, Evie English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Greene, Evie: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Grossmith, Weedon English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Grossmith, Weedon: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Groves, Charles English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Groves, Charles: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century

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Hackett, James K. Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Hackett, James K.: American Stage of To-Day, The Hading, Jane English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Hading, Jane: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Harned, Virginia Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Harned, Virginia: American Stage of To-Day, The Hawtrey, Charles English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Hawtrey, Charles: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Held, Anna Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Held, Anna: American Stage of To-Day, The Herne, Crystal Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Herne, Crystal: American Stage of To-Day, The Hicks, Seymour English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Hicks, Seymour: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Hitchcock, Raymond Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Hitchcock, Raymond: American Stage of To-Day, The Hodge, William Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Hodge, William: American Stage of To-Day, The Holland, E.M. Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Holland, E.M.: American Stage of To-Day, The Hopper, De Wolf Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Hopper, De Wolf: American Stage of To-Day, The

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Irving, Isabel Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Irving, Isabel: American Stage of To-Day, The Irving, Sir Henry Major English actor of the Victorian era. Irving was eventually eclipsed in the fame department by his lifelong personal secretary, an Irishman with literary ambitions named Bram Stoker (Dracula, the Lair of the White Worm). Other documents about Irving, Sir Henry: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Irwin, May Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Irwin, May: American Stage of To-Day, The

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James, Louis Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about James, Louis: American Stage of To-Day, The Janis, Elsie Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Janis, Elsie: American Stage of To-Day, The Jeffreys, Ellis English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Jeffreys, Ellis: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Jeffries, Maud English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Jeffries, Maud: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century

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Kalish, Bertha Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Kalish, Bertha: American Stage of To-Day, The Kean, Edmund (1787-1833) Leading English actor in the early 1800s. He specialized in tragic, passionate roles to which he brought a great romanticism. His most noteworthy roles were as Shylock and Hamlet. His wild life was itself the subject of plays be Alexandre Dumas and Jean-Paul Sartre. Keane, Doris Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Keane, Doris: American Stage of To-Day, The Keenan, Frank Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Keenan, Frank: American Stage of To-Day, The Kelcey, Herbert Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Kelcey, Herbert: American Stage of To-Day, The

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Lackaye, Wilton Turn-of-the-century American actor Langtry, Lillie (1852-1929) English actress. Lemaitre, Frederick (1800-1876) French actor who performed in a Romantic, lavish style characteristic of Romanticism. He played Hamlet and Othello, Dumas and Hugo, and was portrayed in the film Les Enfants du paradis. Lillie, Beatrice (1898-) Canadian actress who sang, did comedy sketches, cabaret. She appeared in the film Auntie Mame. Loftus, Cecilia Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Loftus, Cecilia: American Stage of To-Day, The Logan, Joshua (1908-) American director of Broadway musicals. Studied under Stanislavsky. Wrote and directed South Pacific (1949), Wish You Were Here (1951) and Fanny (1954) and Mister Roberts (1948). Also directed Knickerbocker Holiday (1938), By Jupiter (1942), Annie Get Your Gun (1946), Picnic (1953), Middle of the Night (1956) and The World of Suzy Wong (1958). Lunts Lunts, Alfred (1893-1977) and Lynn Fontanne. American husband-and-wife acting family. Along with the Barrymore's , one of America's top theatre families.

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Mann, Louis Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Mann, Louis: American Stage of To-Day, The Mannering, Mary Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Mannering, Mary: American Stage of To-Day, The Mantell, Robert Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Mantell, Robert: American Stage of To-Day, The Marlowe, Julia Turn-of-the-century American actor Mason, John Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Mason, John: American Stage of To-Day, The Mauds, Cyril English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Mauds, Cyril: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Merman, Ethel (1909-) American actress. Perfected her brassy stage style in vaudeville, then became a star on Broadway, mainly in Cole Porter shows such as Anything Goes and Du Barry Was a Lady. In the 1950s she appeared in Call Me Madam and Gypsy. Miller, Henry Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Miller, Henry: American Stage of To-Day, The Modjeska, Madame Helena (1844-1909) Actress of Polish heritage who achieved fame in American theatre playing classical roles. Along with Sarah Bernhardt and Eleonora Duse, she was considered part of a triad of great Shakespearean actresses. Morris, Mrs. Maesmore English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Morris, Mrs. Maesmore: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Murphy, Tim Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Murphy, Tim: American Stage of To-Day, The

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Nazimova, Alla Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Nazimova, Alla: American Stage of To-Day, The Neilson, Carlotta Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Neilson, Carlotta: American Stage of To-Day, The Nethersole, Olga Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Nethersole, Olga: American Stage of To-Day, The Norris, William Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Norris, William: American Stage of To-Day, The

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O'Neill, James Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about O'Neill, James: American Stage of To-Day, The O'Neill, Nance Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about O'Neill, Nance: American Stage of To-Day, The Olcott, Chauncey Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Olcott, Chauncey: American Stage of To-Day, The Opp, Julie Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Opp, Julie: American Stage of To-Day, The Otero, Mmme. Caroline English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Otero, Mmme. Caroline: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century

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Passmoor, Walter English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Passmoor, Walter: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Payne, Emund English actor of the Victorian era Perry, Fred English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Perry, Fred: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Powers, James T. Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Powers, James T.: American Stage of To-Day, The

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Quintero, Jose (1924- ) American director, mainly associated with Eugene O'Neill.

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Raleigh, Cecil English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Raleigh, Cecil: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Reeve, Ada English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Reeve, Ada: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Rehan, Ada Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Rehan, Ada: American Stage of To-Day, The Reicher, Hedwig Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Reicher, Hedwig: American Stage of To-Day, The Reinhardt, Max (1873-1943) Austrian director and producer. Advocating a brand of theatricalism as a counterpoint to the naturalism of the day, he directed several spectacular productions of classics in Berlin and London prior to World War I, most notably Oedipus Rex. During the 1920s he directed many productions in Berlin. He also founded the Salzburg Festival. In the 1930s he migrated to America, where he directed a film version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Richman, Charles Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Richman, Charles: American Stage of To-Day, The Robbins, Jerome (1918-) American director and choreographer, who choreographed many popular Broadway plays including The King and I, The Pajama Game, Bells are Ringing, Gypsy, West Side Story. Also choreographed for American Ballet Theatre with George Balanchine. Roberts, Florence Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Roberts, Florence: American Stage of To-Day, The Robertson, Forbes English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Robertson, Forbes: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Robeson, Paul (1898-) African-American actor and singer, blessed with a powerful voice. He became noted for his performances in All God's Chillun Got Wings, Eugene O'Neill's The Emperor Jones, Othello and Show Boat, in which he gave a famous rendition of Ole Man River. Robson, Eleanor Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Robson, Eleanor: American Stage of To-Day, The Robson, May Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Robson, May: American Stage of To-Day, The Russell, Annie Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Russell, Annie: American Stage of To-Day, The Russell, Lillian Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Russell, Lillian: American Stage of To-Day, The

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Sanderson, Julia Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Sanderson, Julia: American Stage of To-Day, The Scheff, Fritzi Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Scheff, Fritzi: American Stage of To-Day, The Seymour, Katie English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Seymour, Katie: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Shannon, Effie Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Shannon, Effie: American Stage of To-Day, The Siddons, Sarah Skinner, Otis Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Skinner, Otis: American Stage of To-Day, The Sothern, E.H. Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Sothern, E.H.: American Stage of To-Day, The Stahl, Rose Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Stahl, Rose: American Stage of To-Day, The Stanislavsky Other documents about Stanislavsky: Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute Starr, Frances Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Starr, Frances: American Stage of To-Day, The Studholme, Marie English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Studholme, Marie: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century

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Taliaferro, Mabel Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Taliaferro, Mabel: American Stage of To-Day, The Terriss, Ellaline English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Terriss, Ellaline: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Terry, Edward English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Terry, Edward: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Terry, Ellen English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Terry, Ellen: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Tree, Beerbohm English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Tree, Beerbohm: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century

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Vanbrugh, Irene English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Vanbrugh, Irene: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century

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Walker, Charlotte Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Walker, Charlotte: American Stage of To-Day, The Waller, Lewis English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Waller, Lewis: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Walsh, Blanch Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Walsh, Blanch: American Stage of To-Day, The Warfield, David Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Warfield, David: American Stage of To-Day, The Waring, Herbert English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Waring, Herbert: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Whiteside, Walker Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Whiteside, Walker: American Stage of To-Day, The Williams, Hattie Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Williams, Hattie: American Stage of To-Day, The Wilson, Francis Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Wilson, Francis: American Stage of To-Day, The Wright, Huntley English actor of the Victorian era Other documents about Wright, Huntley: English Actors at the Turn of the Twentieth Century Wyndham, Olive Turn-of-the-century American actor Other documents about Wyndham, Olive: American Stage of To-Day, The