The World’s First Superstar: Sarah Bernhardt – Frank Nicholson

Speaker: Frank Nicholson U3AC member and tutor.  PhD in History and a long-time interest in France and its modern history

Synopsis: This is the story of the most famous French actress of late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dismissed by the Comédie-Française at the start of her career, Bernhardt went on to attract huge audiences in cities around the world (including Canada and the U.K.) for sixty years, while opening her own theatre in Paris and, toward the end, appearing in silent movies. Contributing to her fame along with her beautiful voice and enchanting portrayals were her scandalous love life, exotic pets and sleeping in a coffin!

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